So called ‘naked cakes’ are an increasingly popular choice for celebrations both large and small and what you see is what you get!
While in recent years the trend has been for cakes to be encased in icing and
decorated in a fancy style, there is a new trend for stripping cakes back, and
decorating them very simply with fresh edible flowers and vibrant berries or
using pastel shades to make the cake itself the star attraction. The queen of
cakes, Hannah Miles, has undressed classic cakes to create these delightful
recipes. Whether you want to create Vintage Elegance, Rustic Style, Romantic
Charm, Chic Simplicity or Dramatic Effect, or make something to represent the
Changing Seasons, you'll find the perfect recipe and design here. Choose from
floral cakes such as Rose Petal Victoria Sponge, zingy citrus bakes such as
Clementine Mini Cakes and luxurious berry fruit offerings including Blueberry
and Lemon Cake. There are plenty of ideas to tempt the sophisticated nut-lover
and chocoholic, such as Chocolate Layer Cake with Honey-roasted Figs, Coffee and
Walnut Cake with Praline Cream and Spun Sugar, and Pink Layer Cake with
Pistachio Cream. These cakes are not for every day – they are special treats
and the perfect treat for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations all year
round. From the surprisingly simple to the lusciously extravagant, family and
friends will be astounded by these impressive bakes.
Author Biography
A lawyer and finalist on the hugely popular BBC TV series MasterChef, Hannah
Miles has developed a second career as a cake maker and food writer. She is the
author of a host of books, including ‘Cheesecake’
(978–1–84975–352–4), ‘Popcorn Treats’ (978–1–84975–200–8)
and ‘Milkshake Bar’ (978–1–84975–191–9), all published by Ryland
Peters & Small.