Product Description

Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes has created confections as elaborate as a platter of sushi, a wine bottle in a crate and a designer handbag. Now she focuses her talents on her younger fans with this enchanting collection of cakes, cookies and cupcakes for kids. Strauss starts readers off with 20 delicious recipes and all the basic techniques needed to complete any project in the book. Then she offers step-by-step instructions for 24 jaw-dropping designs that can become the centerpiece of any celebration. Projects span the imagination - from a charming sock monkey, to an MP3 player, to playful hula gingerbread girls and boys - and will appeal to anyone looking for the perfect way to thrill a child with a delectable, spectacular creation

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159981 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

About the Author
Elisa Strauss is the founder and head designer of Confetti Cakes in New York City. A former designer for Ralph Lauren, Strauss is famous for her imaginative and elaborate cakes. Her work has been featured in dozens of magazines, as well as on Good Morning America, the Today show, Martha: The Martha Stewart Show, The View, and the Food Network

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Fun Cakes
After buying the first Confetti Cakes book I have had this on pre-order for yonks and was very excited when it arrived this week. The front cover is a true indication of the great designs inside. The Sweetie Factory is an amazing 2 tier whimsical cake - very Willy Wonka - and one that I will be persuading my kids to have for their birthdays without a doubt. I make cakes for a living and think all of the designs are fun, colourful and achievable by all levels and the cupcakes and biscuits would look fabulous at any kids party. This is a great inspirational book to have in your collection, I love it.

Better than the adult book.
I got this book from the Library originally because I had got the "Confetti Cakes" book and been dissappointed. Not so with this one. I loved it. The cakes are great and achievable. There is a section on small cakes but, unlike the last book, they could all be made as large cakes, so are still great inspiration. The tips and techniques section at the front I found informative. I teach cake decorating, so am not a novice, but there were a few things I hadnt heard of, but will give a try.

You will need to make allowances for certain differences as this is an American book, and supplies, atmosphere and techniques are different, but nothing that cant be worked around. All in all, I will be buying this book, and wish I could trade in the last one in favour of this one!

Stunning ideas
Great ideas for achieving some wonderful results. Could do with more step-by-step photography though (for us novices). Does inspire you to really want to have a go.