The Wedding Cake Book
- ISBN13: 9780028612348
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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Product Description
The wedding market is a $32 billion business. Experts say that brides-to-be generally buy every book and magazine they can get their hands on when planning a wedding, and yet, remarkably, The Wedding Cake Book is the first cookbook of its kind — a gorgeous idea book that really shows you how to bake a beautiful wedding cake. There are 30 complete recipes in all, with detailed, step-by-step instructions. A one-of-a-kind resource, with gorgeous photography throughout, The Wedding Cake Book is sure to become a classic cookbook among bakers, and makes the perfect shower gift. Amazon.com Review
Although the wedding cake is usually one of the last details engaged couples settle on before the big day, it’s just as important for setting the tone and style of the celebration as the flowers or the invitations. An elegant, towering Croquembouche studded with golden almonds and wrapped in clouds of spun sugar sends a different message than a rich-looking Gianduja Truffle Cake decorated with fresh fruit and dusted with gold powder or a White Chocolate Satin Apricot Cake adorned with flowers (click to see photos). Chef Dede Wilson believes that wedding cakes should be aesthetically pleasing, but above all should “reflect the tastes, beliefs, and desires of the bridal couple.” With the aim of creating cakes that taste as good as they look, Wilson lends her expertise and creative spirit to the marvelous constructions in The Wedding Cake Book.
As much a cookbook as a source of inspiration, The Wedding Cake Book takes bakers–novices and experts alike–step by step through the process of conceptualizing, baking, assembling, and decorating wedding cakes of all levels of difficulty. Each recipe page includes the components needed to make the pictured cake (layers, fillings, decorating accouterments, equipment); the number of servings; the level of difficulty (easier, moderate, or complex); and the recipe and preparation instructions. Other chapters cover finishing touches, cake accompaniments such as sauces and fillings, equipment, and resources for special ingredients or professional equipment. Bakers looking for detailed instructions and delicious recipes and brides seeking ideas for the perfect cake for their postnuptial celebration will find what they’re after in The Wedding Cake Book.
I had expected to see more ideas for wedding cakes and these were NOT something people in my circle would make or eat! When writing a book like this, ALL types of readers should be considered.
Rating: 2 / 5
I rated this book with 3 stars because there is no taste of cake and the style I like for my upcoming wedding next year. It have limited opitions.
Rating: 3 / 5
I thought this book with very average… It just seemed to be the some kind of work though out the book.
Rating: 2 / 5
The idea behind the book was great, and she does give you some very good tips if you want to read the whole thing. I tried it, and the cake came out dry and it was very hard to frost. I think that she should have helped more with the frosting tips… also the frosting recipies are very sweet and very rich in fat. There are better recipies out there that might taste better. I would only recomend this book to someone who has practice in making large cakes… it would be a great buy for a cake maker, there are some great ideas and recicies in the book, but be carefull if you do buy it and read it first.
Rating: 3 / 5
Dede Wilson has some wonderful ideas for unique wedding cakes. Her White Cake With Lemon Curd, Blackberry Curd and Pressed Flowers looks especially lovely. However, I think most of her cakes are too fancy for the typical bride. For example, the Flaming Baked Alaska Cake was a little weird for me. Wilson herself says that people will either love or hate her Honey Lavender Cake. I do not want to serve a cake that people may really dislike at my wedding! Wilson does include some interesting “ethnic” cakes, such as the Tropical Passion Coconut Cake with Macadamias and the Tahitian Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Orchids and Fruit, both of which would be nice in tropical climates. However, as a northerner, this cake wouldn’t work very well for me. My conclusion is that the book is not very useful for the everyday bride. My sister will be making my wedding cake, so I was looking for a book that had some pretty and creative wedding cake ideas. I found Wilson’s book to be a little TOO creative for my (and I think most brides’) tastes.
Rating: 2 / 5