Swedish Cakes

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