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| The Confetti Cakes Cookbook: Spectacular Cookies, Cakes, and Cupcakes from New York City's Famed Bakery | 
 enlarge | Authors: Elisa Strauss, Christie Matheson
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $16.97
You Save: $13.02 (43%)
New (40) Used (10) from $16.96
Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 13180
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8 x 1.3
ISBN: 0316113077
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.86539
EAN: 9780316113076
ASIN: 0316113077
Publication Date: May 2, 2007
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Condition: Brand new item. Over 3.5 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Order with confidence. Code: A20081203195832W
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| Customer Reviews:
 So not worth the money October 20, 2007
53 out of 56 found this review helpful
I have to believe that some of the previous reviews are from people who have not made any of the recipes. I have tried several of them and I would give them all a "C" at best--except for the vanilla cake which I would give a "B" BUT it took a while for the "upgrade" since in the book it states to bake 3 9inch pans for one hour!!!! Anyone who knows anything about cakes would never back a 9in layer cake for an hour in a 350 oven. Heres the thing though---its obvious Ms. Strauss knows what she is doing---she is so successful but I don't think this book is for the baker at home. So--back to the vanilla cake, on the third attempt I baked the layers for 35 minutes and they turned out nice. The chocolate was a D on flavor and on texture in my opinion.
I have seen Ms. Strauss on TV several times and love her style (not to mention her gusto--being so young and so successful) but the book did not live up to my expectations at all. I tried the swiss meringue buttercream 3 times and have yet to get it perfect. I am not a beginner--far from an expert---but who is this book for---the good to very good baker???? Thats me! And its not working out at all! The only thing that has kept me going back to this book is the techniques for covering cakes in fondant. Overall, I was very disappointed and feel okay saying that (even though I think the author/chef is fantastic) since I have tried and tried and tried.
 Confetti Cakes October 1, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this book. I bought it after checking one out at the library. The cakes are adorable. Great recipes and instructions. The cakes are not for a beginner. But you will get great ideas. These cakes are decorated with fondant.
Great book, Great recipes September 24, 2007
I have really enjoyed this book. The instructions and recipes are easy to follow. I've been looking for a chocolate cake recipe that doesn't taste like devils food, and this one fit the bill. I have made one of her cakes with no problem. Maybe one day I will tackle the georgus purse on the cover!
Great Shape! September 23, 2007
Thank you for doing as you said you would! Everything was right on time! Love my book!
Wonderful September 12, 2007
I own many cake/cookie books of fine quality and this one is no exception. While the sugar cookie recipe had a paper correction tucked inside the front cover, using the correction the outcome was wonderful! My family gobbled them down within 24 hours (and it was a double batch) and has been begging for more. The decorating ideas are also wonderful, focusing on more small items like cupcakes and cookies.
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