New York City''s most sought-after cake designer shares her
recipes and secrets for creating unique, gorgeous confections. With
projects for every skill level and stunning creations for every
occasion, it''s a must-have for the outrageously chic baker. When
the world-famous shoe designer Manolo Blahnik walked into his
surprise birthday party and saw the cake that was waiting for him -
a Manolo stiletto perched alluringly next to a tissue-filled
shoebox - it was his turn to ogle someone else''s talent. The cake,
created by Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes in New York City, was a
sensation. This unique book contains projects for every skill
level, from gorgeous, sugar-dusted heart cookies to delightful
billiard-ball cupcakes, to sculpted cakes in the shape of wine
bottles and Chinese takeout boxes, to the extravagantly beautiful,
three-tiered embroidery cake showcased on Sex and the City. With
delicious recipes, stunning projects for every occasion,
suggestions for time-saving shortcuts, and hot tips for fabulous
results, all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and
easy-to-follow diagrams, Confetti Cakes is a must-have for the
outrageously chic baker in all of us.
關於作者:
Elisa Strauss is the founder and sole designer of Confetti
Cakes in New York City. A former designer for Ralph Lauren, Strauss
is famous for her whimsical, elaborate, fashion-related cakes. Her
work has been featured in dozens of magazines as well as on the
Today show, The View, and the Food Network.