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  • Published: 3 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9781776950454
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $50.00
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Bluebells Cakery Classics

Cakes, cookies and so much more



Fantastic cakes, slices, cookies and more from Karla Goodwin of Bluebells Cakery.

Classic recipes with modern twists plus instructions on how to create stunning icing effects to wow your friends and family.

Karla Goodwin has grown her business from a Saturday market stall to a number of fully developed cafes and a thriving online store. In this, her third book, she revisits some of her earlier recipes and adds new ones, plus detailed instructions on how to create some of her amazing signature decoration effects - learn how to decorate a Cloud Cake, a Vintage Cake, a Tea Rose Cake, a Unicorn Cake and more!

There are recipes for masses of cupcakes, cakes, tarts and slices, biscuits, cheesecakes and savouries too. There is a special high-tea chapter, and sweets, icings, ganache and more. Plenty for every sweet tooth!

Photography by Lottie Hedley.

  • Published: 3 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9781776950454
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $50.00
Categories:

About the author

Karla Goodwin

Karla Goodwin is the talented baker behind the boutique Auckland cake business Bluebells Cakery. She learned her craft while living in London where she worked in one of the UK’s most prestigious cupcake bakeries, Primrose Bakery.

When she returned to New Zealand in 2011, Karla started selling at a weekend market, but soon opened her own cafe which quickly grew into a seven-day a week business. There are currently cafes in Kingsland, Hillsborough and Commercial Bay in the central city, plus a very successful online business. Her delicious, traditional recipes and eye for beautiful decoration and delightful presentation have earned her a great reputation.

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Oh so pretty and fragrant — almost too good to eat! I find that just a hint of rose flavour is enough, so when making the icing start with a small amount and add more if desired.