Cakes in Bloom (Peggy Porschen)

Peggy Porschen, Cakes in Bloom: The Art of Exquisite Sugarcraft Flowers. London: Quadrille, 2014.

Large format (29 x 25 cm), hard cover, 224 pages, beautifully illustrated.

Very good condition.

Heavy book: weighs almost 1.6 kilograms.

Cakes in Bloom: The Art of Exquisite Sugarcraft Flowers by Peggy Porschen is a richly illustrated guide to the craft of creating highly realistic sugar flowers for decorative cake design, showcasing the authors signature blend of technical precision and romantic aesthetic. The book introduces essential sugarcraft techniques and specialist tools before guiding readers through the creation of more than 30 lifelike floral designs, including roses, peonies, orchids, cherry blossom, and other garden and exotic blooms, each broken down with step-by-step photographic instruction. It also includes around 24 finished cake projects that demonstrate how individual flowers and arrangements can be composed into elegant celebration and wedding cakes, alongside practical guidance on styling, composition, and presentation. Interwoven throughout are recipes for cakes and fillings, reinforcing the idea that the finished creations should be as enjoyable to eat as they are visually striking. Overall, the book functions both as a practical manual for developing sugarcraft skills and as an inspirational showcase of floral cake artistry, reflecting Peggy Porschens broader influence in modern decorative baking.