Product Description

The crowning moment of any wedding reception comes when the bride and groom join hands to slice that first piece of wedding cake. Whether the cake of choice is a multiple-tiered extravaganza with spun sugar and marzipans or a simple round layer cake adorned with flowers, it is always the centerpiece of the party. The Perfect Wedding Cake is an inspirational guide for the bride and groom on how to choose a wedding cake that reflects the style of their wedding. 'It covers everything they need to know, including how to select a cake design and baker, when to cut and serve the cake, and how to choose delicious flavor combinations and a cake to complement the season. For those who want to bake their cake at home, the book includes basic but delicious cake and frosting recipes created by a leading pastry chef that can be executed in a home kitchen. Thirty-five full-color photographs of gorgeous wedding cakes showcase a wide variety of inspirational styles and types - from traditional tiered cakes to contemporary alternatives such as jewel-like single-serving cakes - created by some of the most respected chefs working today, including Sylvia Weinstock, Francois Payard, Gail Watson, and Ron Ben-Israel. Black-and-white photographs of enduring rituals, from the bride and groom kissing to the cutting of the cake, set the mood. An extensive resource guide of the top wedding cake bakers in the United States completes the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #258681 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 111 pages

About the Author
Kate Manchester is a food writer and a private chef. She is coauthor of Sylvia Weinstock's Sweet Celebrations (Simon & Schuster), and her articles have appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Outside, and Vermont Life magazines. Zeva Oelbaum, is a New York-based still life and food photographer, who contributes to the New York Times. Bon Appetit, and Metropolitan Home. She has photographed many books, including Perfect Vinaigrettes (Stewart, Tabori & Chang). The Sutter Home Napa Valley Cookbook (Chronicle), and My Favorite Dessert Company Cookbook (HarperCollins).

Customer Reviews

good ideas
this book is full of good ideas if your american, but for me it just wasn't quite what i wanted as all the cakes were american ie: sponge cakes and very over the top with decorations apart from the one on the front cover the book does have some quite useful web page addresses at the back of the book.

beautiful cover
But more a book written for brides then for cake decorators. I was a little dissapointed.
There are a few recipes but nu step by step help. It tells bride how to choose their cake, what should be things to look for at a cake decorator.

Great book which I'm soon to use
Getting a wedding just how you want it can be hard work, so a book like this is a real boon. Lots of ideas on different types of wedding cakes, and how to ensure the decoration remains in a good condition even when being on display in a reception.

The only problem is that there are so many good ideas I now want to have several wedding cakes.