Bibliograph

Gâteau, the surprising simplicity of French cakes, Aleksandra Crapanzano ; illustrations by Cassandre Montoriol

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Gâteau, the surprising simplicity of French cakes, Aleksandra Crapanzano ; illustrations by Cassandre Montoriol

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gâteau

Responsibility statement

Aleksandra Crapanzano ; illustrations by Cassandre Montoriol

Sub title

the surprising simplicity of French cakes

Summary

When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss. But that is exactly what Parisians make and eat. Gâteaux are simple, delicious cakes, both sweet and savory, served to family and friends

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Equipment -- Ingredients -- Spirits -- Critical intel aka cheat sheet -- The simplest of the classics -- Apple, pear, berry, stone fruit and citrus cakes -- Regional classics -- Nut cakes and tortes -- Chocolate cakes -- Cakes to layer -- The chic, delicious and playful -- Madeleines, financiers, visitandines -- Holiday cakes -- Savory cakes -- To soak to sauce to coat to fill to ice to drizzle to spoon to glaze and perchance to dollop

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