Naked Cakes

Within these pages you will find information on choosing a style of cake; how to make sweet fillings, butters and frostings as well as syrups; recipes for over a dozen base cakes including gluten-free and flourless options; a definitive listing of flavor profiles and combinations; beautiful cake toppers; and over a dozen assembled cakes for different occasions.

Recipes include:

Coconut & Limoncello Cake with Honey Buttercream & Lemon Curd

Watermelon Cake with Sweet Coconut Cream, Figs & Berries

Lemon & Rosemary Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Cardamom Cake with Spiced Syrup & Candied Oranges

Vanilla Cake with Rose Buttercream

Layered Crêpe Cake with Watermelon & Rose Jam, Chantilly Cream & Berries

Almond & Lemon Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Orange Yoghurt Cake with Orange Syrup & Mascarpone Buttercream

Chocolate Cake with Chantilly Cream & Fruit

Cheese Wheel Cake with Fresh & Dried Fruit

Meringue Stack with Hazelnut Liqueur Cream, Figs & Maple Syrup

Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Popcorn, Chocolate Fudge Frosting & Dark Chocolate Glaze

Lychee Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

Beautifully styled spreads provide inspiration for special occasions such as a baby shower, a simple wedding, a fiesta or a dessert party –all with stunning naked cakes as the centerpiece, of course!