A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far - Honey Cakes to Flat Cakes, Fritters to Chiffons, Meringues to Mooncakes, Tartes to Tortes, Fruit Cakes to Spice CakesTour the world of cake! Cakes are at the center ofÊlife's celebrations in every corner of the globe. A bite-size lamington is a treat with tea in Australia. In Africa, golden fritters bursting with sweet fruit are popular street snacks. Honey cakes celebrate new beginnings in Jewish tradition, and peach buns are a symbol of longevity in Taiwan. Fruitcakes, from Germany's stollen to Italy's panettone, are popular Christmas fare. This delectable cookbook offers more than 150 irresistible recipes accompanied by mouthwatering photographs, ideas for delicious variations, and fascinating historical and cultural facts. This is a must-have for anyone who loves making (or eating!) cake. Ê Ê |
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Contents
A Sweet Tour of Cake History Culture and Language | 1 |
Sugar and Spice and Doughnuts Are Nice | 32 |
Street Sweets and Festive Quinceañera Cakes | 72 |
Pastry Artistry and Café Culture Get Married | 96 |
Comfort Cakes and HighSociety Delights | 130 |
The Romance of Berries and Liqueur Topped with Cream | 152 |
Marzipan Gingerbread and Other FairyTale Cakes | 170 |
Epic Confections from Balmy Climates and Ancient Cultures | 184 |
DeepFried Nibbles and Crunchy Bananas | 206 |
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A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far ... Krystina Castella No preview available - 2012 |
A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far ... Krystina Castella No preview available - 2010 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far - Honey Cakes to Flat Cakes, Fritters to Chiffons, Meringues to Mooncakes, Tartes to Tortes, Fruit Cakes to Spice Cakes |
| Author | Krystina Castella |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Storey Publishing, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1603425764, 9781603425766 |
| Length | 343 pages |
| Subjects | › › Cooking / Courses & Dishes / Cakes |
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