Glamour Cakes [Hardcover]

Eric Lanlard (Author), Albert Roux (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006

Add glamour to any occasion with this stunning collection from the cake designer to the stars. Patissier Eric Lanlard, whose clientele includes Madonna, Elton John, Liz Hurley, and the Beckhams, presents 25 amazing cakes, all with top tips to help home bakers produce spectacular effects on the palate and the eye. Each of Lanlard's masterpieces comes illustrated with step-by-step photography of the cake's assembly and decoration, plus a full-page photo of the finished creation. These showstoppers range from a towering croquembouche to a glittering symphony of butterflies, a magnificent hand-painted Toile de Jouy wedding cake to a delicious 1920's-inspired American retro cake. Smaller, but equally delicious, treats include Marie Antoinette Macaroons. A comprehensive introductory section covers the basics, so anyone can make cakes that look beautiful and taste wonderful. 

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About the Author

Eric Lanlard is a master patissier. The 38-year-old Frenchman has changed the face of British patisserie, earning himself a reputation for awe-inspiring cakes and a clientele that includes Madonna and Guy Ritchie, Elton John and the Beckhams. He has been twice winner of Continental Patissier of the Year and with numerous TV appearances, he is fast becoming a celebrity. Aware that there was a demand for inspirational cakes created on a bespoke basis, Eric launched Savoir Design in 2000, taking direct commissions for Cake Boy his cake emporium and cookery school.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hamlyn (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0600617149
• ISBN-13: 978-0600617143
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth the Price, June 27, 2008

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This review is from: Glamour Cakes (Hardcover)

I purchased this book with hopes of finding something new, innovative or provocative with some great looking cakes. I was let down with this book. The cakes are either very elementary or old-fashioned and I felt that it's a bit misleading when the author gives instructions for "painting" on cakes. He uses a food pen to "draw" the pictures, not paint, and I was very disappointed with that. Nothing new and not worth the price in my opinion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Let Down, April 26, 2011

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Amatuer Baker (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eric Lanlard's Master Cakes (Paperback)

Eric Lanlard is suppose to be one of the best cake decorator of the stars in UK so I quickly bought it. Big MISTAKE! as I was flipping through the book page after page of pictures are so uninspiring and the designs sad to say looks too dated and old fashioned. The cakes in the pictures aren't perfect, I could see some flaws which is a bid turn off for me. Moreover, he relies to much on using molds like the chocolate fan and when making the marzipan fruits, I find that bit too impractical. I thought I would be learning new techniques here but no look elsewhere. For me, this book is a total waste of time and money.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspirational!, August 4, 2008

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Donna O (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glamour Cakes (Hardcover)

I was looking for some ideas for my mother's birthday cake when I came across this book. Having not attended any celebrity birthdays, I was unaware of how ornamental cakes had become. While most of the techniques appear intimidating at first, the step by step instructions are very helpful. I believe that with some basic background and a lot of patience, most people should be able to create the cakes in the book. The photographs of the various cakes have opened my eyes to what is possible in the way of cake decorating. I look forward to my first attempt next week.