Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40951 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-26
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Synopsis
15 animal themed party cakes that will appeal to adults and children alike, from favourite pets such as the cat and dog to an elephant, fish and prickly hedgehog. Lindy Smith's popular style uses sugarpaste, buttercream (fondant) and clever techniques to create the colours, textures, patterns and shapes that make animal cakes so much fun. Variation design ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes and delicious cookies continue the theme for a choice of party food. Over 200 easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs and instructions, plus clear carving templates, ensure animal cakes to make any party a roaring success!

Customer Reviews

Professionally homemade
This book is very easy to follow. It was possible to bake a lovely professional looking birthday cake for my little son's first birthday even though I'm no professional cook or cake maker.

Enjoyed every moment.

The only problem with the creations in this book - is having the courage to cut the finished product!
A parade of 15 irresistible cake designs, plus quick cup cakes and cookies.

`Lindy Smith is a highly experienced cake designer and author of five other cake-decorating books.'

104 high quality shiny pages with sections entitled:-

Tackling Cakes
Equipment List
Baking Cakes, Cupcakes, Mini-cakes, Cookies
Mould Making
Covering Boards and Cakes
Sugar Recipes
Sugar Crystal Growing
Decorations and Storage

preceding the 15 main cakes, including a ladybird, a sheep, a Hallowe'en bat, a tiger, a tortoise and an elegant, white cat. Every cake has detailed instructions to guide you every step of the way, including wonderful photography.

This delightful book is completed with a template section, list of suppliers and a full index.

Littered throughout with helpful advice, carving instructions, lining cake tins, decorating tips and displaying ideas, as well as notes including remedial, if necessary!

The best!
Of all Lindy Smith's books (which I own) this is the one I prefer because it doen't need special equipments (like PC cutters) like her other books. Designs are simply astonishing and easy enough to make if you have some time in your hands.For most designs there is a cookie or a mini cake section and you will also learn tons of modelling techniques. Very higly recommended