Contemporary Wedding Cakes
A Unique Collection of Sugarpaste, Royal-Iced and American-Style Stacked Designs
Published on 11. April 2017
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-8048-4877-0 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect wedding cake is the crowning glory of any wedding day. Contemporary Wedding Cakes, written by two top wedding cake designers, explores the myriad of options that are open to brides and grooms-to-be.
Divided into three sections, this book caters to all different types of weddings. Nadene Hurst writes about royal-iced wedding cake designs ranging from stylized collars and panel work to special techniques such as stringwork, brush embroidery, stenciling and airbrushing. Julie Springall focuses on sugarpaste wedding cakes, offering wonderful and distinctly different ideas, ranging from an Art Nouveau design to New England folk art. Both authors contribute to the third section, which explores the potential of American-style stacked cakes.
Each section contains eight cakes, explaining the individual techniques required to recreate the stunning designs. The step-by-step photographs and the clear, informative text make this book an ideal tool for cake decorators. Whether you are seeking inspiration for new designs or helping brides and grooms select a cake, this book will be an invaluable and timeless source of reference.
The ultimate companion for brides and grooms-to-be, and cake decorators alike, this book offers a wealth of ideas that will inspire you and ensure your dream wedding cake can become a reality.
Cakes include:
Briar Rose Cake
Honeysuckle Dream Cake
Art Deco
Indian Elephants
Champagne Celebration
Scrolls and Ivy
Divided into three sections, this book caters to all different types of weddings. Nadene Hurst writes about royal-iced wedding cake designs ranging from stylized collars and panel work to special techniques such as stringwork, brush embroidery, stenciling and airbrushing. Julie Springall focuses on sugarpaste wedding cakes, offering wonderful and distinctly different ideas, ranging from an Art Nouveau design to New England folk art. Both authors contribute to the third section, which explores the potential of American-style stacked cakes.
Each section contains eight cakes, explaining the individual techniques required to recreate the stunning designs. The step-by-step photographs and the clear, informative text make this book an ideal tool for cake decorators. Whether you are seeking inspiration for new designs or helping brides and grooms select a cake, this book will be an invaluable and timeless source of reference.
The ultimate companion for brides and grooms-to-be, and cake decorators alike, this book offers a wealth of ideas that will inspire you and ensure your dream wedding cake can become a reality.
Cakes include:
Briar Rose Cake
Honeysuckle Dream Cake
Art Deco
Indian Elephants
Champagne Celebration
Scrolls and Ivy
Reviews / Votes
"Contemporary Wedding Cakes by Nadene Hurst and Julie Spring combines classic and modern in gorgeous cakes. Flipping through this book would do worlds for any bride-to-be in her decision on what she wants her cake to be. With 20+ designs in this book, there is something for everyone." --Madison Bowes, AllFreeDIYWeddings.comMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
color photos; 32 recipes
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8048-4877-0 (9780804848770)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Nadene Hurst | Julie Springall
Contemporary Wedding Cakes
Book
04/2000
Murdoch Books
€44.75
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Persons
Nadene Hurst has won many prestigious trophies for her competition work in royal icing, from Hotelympia to the British Sugarcraft Guild National Exhibition Competitions, along with being involved in the creation of one of the royal wedding cakes.
Julie Springall has worked in cake decorating for a number of years. She has contributed to several magazines, including Brides, House Beautiful, Bella, and Sugarcraft Guild Magazine.
Julie Springall has worked in cake decorating for a number of years. She has contributed to several magazines, including Brides, House Beautiful, Bella, and Sugarcraft Guild Magazine.