Swedish Cakes by Jan Hedh

Cake is the centerpiece of every birthday, every wedding, and every celebration. It can also bring enjoyment to an ordinary day, as a well-earned slice of delicious indulgence. Here are fifty-eight spectacular cakes from master confectioner and baker Jan Hedh, whose truly artistic touch with desserts is a pleasure to behold. He takes you into his kitchen and shows you the secrets behind his spectacular creations: the different types of batters and frosting, the best techniques for constructing layer cakes, and how to make professional-looking decorations.

Some of the tempting desserts featured here include:

• Strawberry and Rhubarb Charlotte
• Truffle Cake
• Raspberry and Almond Layer Cake
• Apple Meringue Cake
• Marbled Chocolate Mousse Cake
• Champagne Cake with Raspberry Jam

Also featured are full-color photographs by Charlotte Gawell.

Details

• Made in United States
• Weight: 2.63 lb (1.19 kg)
• Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 in (27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm)
• Hardcover, 240 pages