World Class Cakes: 250 Classic Recipes from Boston Cream Pie to Madeleines and Macarons - Hardcover

Pizey, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1937994163 ISBN 13: 9781937994167

Publisher: Race Point Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Every country in the world has a cake that is truly a classic--one that has stood the test of time and continues to be passed down from generation to generation. World Class Cakes is a compilation of these timeless recipes, culled from mothers and grandmothers all the world over. Whether you want to make a moist sponge cake to accompany your afternoon tea or craft a show-stopping layer cake to dazzle at a party, you'll find the recipe in this book. Includes scrumptious recipes like:

-Japanese green tea pound cake

-French flourless chocolate cake

-Russian lemon and poppy seed cake

-Tres leche cake from Central America

-American red velvet cake and hundreds more...

Accompanied by stunning step-by-step photography, a history of each cake and the traditions associated with it, and over 250 recipes, this book is essential for any baking enthusiast. Discover why you shouldn't speak above a whisper when making a Polish babka, which country believed you should sleep with wedding cake under your pillow to meet your future husband, and loads more in this charming cake companion.

About this title

About the Author:

Roger Pizey is a professional baker and patissier with more than 20 years of experience. He was featured as a pastry expert on the television show Hell's Kitchen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Race Point Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1937994163
• ISBN 13: 9781937994167
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288