We are starting off the week with a big old slice of cake, and who dosen’t like cake? It seems that everyone is cake mad at the moment so what better time to bring out a book all about cake decorating than now. Today we are delighted to bring you Deliciously Decorated by Charlotte White which went on sale on the 12th February. You can get your hands on a copy here. It’s a fabulous looking book that brings you the basics of cake baking, from different recipes such as Lemon Drizzle Cake and Salted Caramel Cake and then shows you how to make things such as Ganache and Meringue. It then talks you though 40 wonderful decorating ideas for cakes, cupcakes and cookies.
I think my personal favourite is the The Ombre Cake, which looks just like a work or art! I am a huge fan of Charlotte White’s creations. You may recognise her more from Restoration Cake. I had the pleasure of tasting some of her creations a few years back and she is one truly talented baker and designer.
About Charlotte….
Charlotte White is the creative mind and busy hands behind bespoke cake decorating company Restoration Cake. Taking inspiration from history, fashion, and art, she dedicates herself to creating edible art for her high-profile customers. Aside from designing and supplying bespoke cakes, Charlotte teaches regular cake decorating classes in London and writes for selected wedding magazines. This is Charlotte’s second book for RPS, the first being ‘Burlesque Baking’.
More about the Book……..
Create beautiful, memorable cakes, cupcakes and cookies for every occasion by taking Charlotte White’s masterclass. Her truly remarkable designs are inspired by the beauty of mother nature, seasonal celebrations, man-made opulence, fabulous and famous personalities throughout history and fictional characters. Create a pretty cake simply frosted and topped with sugar peonies or for Valentine’s Day, make a cake decorated to look like a box of chocolates, complete with chocolates on top and a lid! Imagine a stunning cake dedicated to the Art Deco decadence of ‘The Great Gatsby’ or fabulous Fabergé egg cookies for Easter. What’s more – all of these projects are achievable, thanks to Charlotte’s gentle encouragement and step-by-step simplicity. She’ll provide you with the building blocks, confidence and know-how to tackle her remarkable creations and amaze friends, family, and most importantly, yourself!
- Deliciously Decorated by Charlotte White, photography by Dan Jones, published by Ryland Peters & Small rrp £16.99 – Available at all good book shops and also from Amazon
