A world of cake : 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions From Cultures Around the World

For the love of cake -- Cake walk : an oh-so-sweet tour of cake history, language, and techniques -- North America : sugar and spice and doughnuts are nice -- Latin America : street sweets and festive quinceanera cakes -- Western and Central Europe : pastry artistry and café culture get married -- The British Isles : comfort cakes and high-society delights -- Scandinavia : the romance of berries and liqueur, topped with cream -- Eastern Europe : marzipan, gingerbread, and other fairy-tale cakes -- The Mediterranean : epic confections from balmy climates and ancient cultures -- Africa : deep-fried nibbles and crunchy bananas -- The Middle East : ancient treats and sacred sweets -- The Indian subcontinent : milk sweets, dumplings, and candy confections -- The Far East : good-for-your soul sweets -- Southeast Asia : welcome to the spice islands -- Australia and New Zealand : cakes with character -- Toppings and fillings from around the world.

what's A Cake? If You're Living In The United States, A Cake Is A Sweet, Often Layered Dessert Treat, Usually Frosted And Served At A Celebration Such As A Birthday, A Wedding, Or An Anniversary. In France, Patisseries Offer Edible Works Of Art, Combining Architectural Skill With A Facility In Combining Sugar And Flour. China Is Home To The Mooncake, England Gives Us Puddings (which Are Often Cakes!), Australia Perfected The Pavlova Meringue Cake In Honor Of The Russian Prima Ballerina, And Bite-sized Fruit Fritters Are Popular In West Africa.

Author Krystina Castella Became Intrigued By The Cultural History Of Cake When She Hosted A Bake Sale With The International Students She Teaches And Each Student Brought A Cake From His Or Her Family S Heritage. This Collection Of International Cakes Was The Beginning Of A World Of Cake, An Adventurous Exploration Of Global Cake Culture. The Fascinating Culinary Journey Includes All Kinds Of Fun-to-read Facts, Such As A Field Guide To Cakes, A World Tour Of Cake Holidays, And Family Trees For Each Kind Of Cake. Clear Instructions, Illustrations, And Hundreds Of Color Photos Accompany The Recipes. Who Knew That Edification Could Be This Much Fun? Or This Delicious?

Including Doughnuts, Fritters, Dumplings, Milk Treats, Candy, And Frosting, A World Of Cake Is More Than A Cookbook, More Than An Anthropology Lesson, And Way More Fun Than A Textbook. Where Else Could Readers Find An Entire Section Devoted To Cakes Named After Famous People? Castella Embraces The Spirit Of Celebration With This Big, Must-have Book For Anyone Who Loves Making, Eating, Or Just Enjoying Any Version Of A Sweet Treat.

available Only At Barnes & Noble, This Special Edition Includes Five Additional Recipes For Cakes From Spain, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, And Germany. These Recipes Were Prepared Especially For Us By Storey Publishing And Krystina Castella, Author Of A World Of Cake. Happy Baking!

Take your sweet tooth on a global tour! Whether you’re indulging in Australian pavlova, Japanese mochi, or Italian panettone, it’s just not a celebration without cake. In this delectable cookbook, Krystina Castella offers more than 150 irresistible cake recipes from around the world, accompanied by mouthwatering photographs and insights into unique cultural traditions. Discover exciting new flavors and innovative twists on your favorite desserts as you explore the sweet delights of a variety of chiffons, fruitcakes, meringues, and more.