A World of Cake
Description
Take your sweet tooth on a global tour! Whether you're indulging in Australian pavlova, Japanese mochi, or Italian panettone, it's just not a celebration without cake. In this delectable cookbook, Krystina Castella offers more than 150 irresistible cake recipes from around the world, accompanied by mouthwatering photographs and insights into unique cultural traditions. Discover exciting new flavors and innovative twists on your favorite desserts as you explore the sweet delights of a variety of chiffons, fruitcakes, meringues, and more.
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Krystina Castella is a professor at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She is the author of A World of Cake, Pops!, Crazy About Cupcakes, and Discovering Nature's Alphabet, and she has been published in Craft magazine.
Content
Chapter 2: North America. Sugar and Spice and Doughnuts Are Nice
Chapter 3: Latin America. Street Sweets and Festive Quinceanera Cakes
Chapter 4: Western and Central Europe. Pastry Artistry and Cafe Culture Get Married
Chapter 5: The British Isles. Comfort Cakes and High-Society Delights
Chapter 6: Scandinavia. The Romance of Berries and Liqueur, Topped with Cream
Chapter 7: Eastern Europe. Marzipan, Gingerbread, and Other Fairy-Tale Cakes
Chapter 8: The Mediterranean. Epic Confections from Balmy Climates and Ancient Cultures
Chapter 9: Africa. Deep-Fried Nibbles and Crunchy Bananas
Chapter 10: The Middle East. Ancient Treats and Sacred Sweets
Chapter 11: The Indian Subcontinent. Milk Sweets, Dumplings, and Candy Confections
Chapter 12: The Far East. Good-for-Your-Soul Sweets
Chapter 13: Southeast Asia. Welcome to the Spice Islands
Chapter 14: Australia and New Zealand. Cakes with Character
