Book Description

In Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes, celebrity baker Mich Turner brings together a collection of recipes to take you all the way from the delicious everyday through to the spectacular. This cook book is perfect for those looking to sharpen up their baking skills and creat cakes and bakes that truly wow, filled with mouthwatering flavours Starting out with simple cakes, biscuits and cupcakes, once you have mastered this first level, Mich provides you with a few extra steps to turn these into fabulous creations. If you’re looking for more of a challenge or to elevate a favourite, these bakes are easily adapted to create a true showstopper cake. The book is divided into sections with recipes on: Cupcakes - Start small with delicate but delicious bakes from carrot cupcakes with citrus drizzle to gin and tonic party cakes or marble ring cakes with double chocolate drip. Loaf cakes, traybakes and meringues - from raspberry and pistachio meringue roulade to a warming ginger loaf cake, these bakes are great for bakers of any ability. Layer cakes - Concoct a true show stopper with delicious and enticing layers, with recipes including red velvet cake with a white chocolate mirror glaze, strawberry shortcake floral stacks and chocolate fondant cake with fresh roses. Celebration cakes - Create pièce de résistance for holidays, events and special occasions, from Halloween mini-rolls to Venetian easter eggs or a pirate piñata birthday cake. Covering a full range of bakery goods as well as perfect flavours, whether you are a novice baker or already know your rum baba from your roulade, you can be easily guided through these delicious bakes and simple but spectacular decoration techniques that make the most of wonderful flavours and perfect crumb.