Alan Dunn's Christmas Cakes

I ordered this book just before Christmas and could not put it down from the moment I got it. I have all of Alan's books and this as the other ones is breath taking. He is truly an artist, there are a handful of people who truly know how to work with Gum Paste Alan is truly one he belongs in that group.

Arrived promptly and as described

Gorgeous pictorials, perfect floral sugarpaste specimens. The level of detail and artistry makes it one to behold and refer to. Love all his books!

Perfect

That's very nice book, I love this book so much. I will try to use this coming Christmas 😍

Like this book alot, would recommend it to others.

Wonderful book. I love all his books and this is no exception. Easy to follow directions and beautiful outcome.

Gorgeous flowers and arrangements. Thank you Alan.

This book mainly focuses on different types of cake decoration one can use at Christmas/ Winter time.The book does has a fruit cake and royal icing recipes at the front - though not one that I have tried, I purchased this book for decoration inspiration rather than as a recipe book. Also at the front of the book there is a section explaining techniques and materials required.There is a large section devoted to 'Flowers and Foliage' which include many winter flowers such as 'Christmas Rose', Winter Jasmine', 'Ivy', 'Red Amaryllis' and many, many more. These flowers are not part of a design as such but show a step by step guide as to how to make them to create your own arrangement.The last section shows complete cake designs for you to follow as well as some unique centre pieces. At the back there are some useful templates as well such as leaves, petals and a snowman.The designs are very, complex and not for the faint-hearted. I myself have not tried any for fear of their difficultly level. As I have this book earlier in advance I will be trying the different style so that I am prepared for the Christmas period next year, as all of the cakes are beautiful and would make a talking point at any winter party.Over all another detailed book by Alan Dunn with excellent photos and guidance and hopefully after practice I can make a great 'different' Christmas cake.

Alan Dunn is such a clever man and he writes brilliantly, too. Having been lucky enough to attend one of his workshops, I can hear him talking me through making these gorgeous flowers as I read this. He just doesn't include his funny stories in his books - do go to a work shop if you can. He is brilliant and very approachable. He is very practical and always had templates in the back of his books, so you don't have to go and spend a fortune just to make one flower. Brilliant.

Really pleased with this book. I recently made 3 types of flower for one of my Christmas cakes and these turned out very nicely. I found the instructions workable for each. The book gives an explanation of products/techniques, 21 different types of flower/foliage then there is a large section at the back on cake designs and arrangement ideas using the flowers within the book.

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This book is simply stunning. Alan Dunn has produced another fabulous book. All the cakes are beautiful and he has even included a couple of more novel and perhaps easier to make cakes. There are easy to follow instructions for all the Christmas / Winter flowers, plants & foliage. Most of all, it's a joy to look at!