Fancy Cakes

Name: Fancy Cakes
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The Art of Vintage Cake Decorating with 40 Modern Designs

By: Corinne Mankoo, Roxy Mankoo

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Hardcover | 1 September 2026

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Hardcover

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28.3 x 21.6

Hardcover

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Available: 1st September 2026

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Ornate, expressive and beautiful, vintage cake decorating is the romantic revival sweeping the world of baking.

Fancy Cakes is a sumptuous guide to mastering the art of baroque buttercream. You will learn the piping techniques that transform simple sponges into edible sculptures: delicate swags, rosettes, pearls, and filigreed borders. Youâll also discover curated colour palettes to inspire opulent creations, galleries of design ideas drawn from fashion, art and contemporary culture, and advice on marrying tradition with modern style.
Through 40 designs Roxy and Corinne Mankoo, the acclaimed and innovative cake designers at Londonâs Aprilâs Baker, lead you through:

Piping instructions for Lambeth and baroque techniques, broken down into achievable steps
Recipes for their original sponge creations, including Matcha and Raspberry, Lemon Earl Grey and Rose and Raspberry
Colour palettes, from pastel romance to jewel-toned opulence
Beginner to Expert guides that will have you creating showstopping centrepieces

Whether youâre an adventurous home baker or an experienced decorator, Fancy Cakes invites you to explore the dazzling romance and artistry of vintage buttercream â" stunning edible works of art and celebration.

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