CONFETTI CAKES FOR KIDS by Elisa Strauss is one of the most incredible cookbooks that I've ever seen. I'm not sure if it's more like a cookbook or a work of art! My friend and I like to decorate cookies and cakes so I thought this cookbook might give us a few ideas. Well, I did get a lot of ideas from this book. I'm not sure that I could actually make anything in here except for a few lollipop cookies, but this book is gorgeous (and so fun to look at!)
It's hard to pick which cake, cupcake or cookie is my favorite because they are so many adorable ones. While most of the cakes are geared towards kids, a few of the patterns would work for anyone like the Christmas ornament cupcakes or Quinceanera Cake which could definitely double as a wedding cake. I love all of the animal and pajama party cut-out cookies (which I could probably make), but I think my very favorite work-of-art is the sock monkey cake -- it is just precious!
All of the cakes/cookies creations include step-by-step recipes as well as very detailed instructions on how to assemble and decorate them. I could probably bake them and mix the icing, but trust me when I say that these cakes are not for beginners. I am just blown away by Elisa Strauss, the cake designer and author of this book. I absolutely love her website (and her blog) and could spend hours on both of them. Make sure you take a look to get an idea of her amazing cake designs.
I think CONFETTI CAKES FOR KIDS would make a wonderful gift for anyone in your life who enjoys decorating cakes and cookies (or really even anyone with kids.) And guess what? I am going to giveaway up to five copies of CONFETTI CAKES FOR KIDS courtesy of Hachette Book Group USA. For one entry, all you have to do is leave a comment with your e-mail address. For two entries, just blog about this contest with a link back to this post. I will give away one book for every 10 entries that I receive, so it definitely benefits you to tell everyone about this contest. The contest will be open until Tuesday, December 9th at 11:59 p.m. EST. I will announce the winners the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. or Canada mailing addresses only (no P.O. boxes.) Good Luck!
I'd love to win this! milou2ster(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow, I would love to win that, I've just signed up for a cake decorating class for January (level 1) thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure those cakes are beyond my skill level - and I don't even have kids. But it would still be a neat book to have to look at the pictures and dream.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I took an intro cake decorating class but our stuff didn't look have so snazzy as the cover of that book.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win. I think my daughter would like this for Christmas. ruthjoec at aol. com I'm going to blog about the contest
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Hi thanks for your helpful review. I should say I have the first Confetti Cakes book - which is a must for any fashionista - her designs are a work of art too. I am was just wondering what recipes (cake designs) does she include in her book - on her website there is a "charlie and the chocolate factory" style cake - and I am desperate to find this design!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my amazon wishlist so thanks for reviewing it.
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I'd love to win this. It's looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting this book for awhile! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net
ReplyDeleteMy dd has the opportunity to earn a Cake Decorating badge at AHG. This would be of great assistance
ReplyDeleteI've posted on Win A Book. I love to bake cakes and decorate them. This time, please enter me in the contest! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOMG - this is the coolest book I've seen in a long while. I'd be thrilled to win this, try out the recipes and then buy one for all my friends :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful and unique book that is attractive. It would be perfect for my daughter whose culinary and baking skills are good but would enjoy this resource.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this lovely giveway.
elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
Enticing book which would definitely come in handy. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn from this beautiful book. Great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThose cakes are gorgeous and what a book. Just to drool over.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cute! And my family loves baking so this would be a fun book. Thanks for entering me.
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I would love to win this one. What a neat book. I blogged it too.
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I would love to win this book for my neice....you know how Mother's are almost always the opposite of their daughters...well my sister in law doesn't bake and my neice of course loves to ..this would be so perfect for her!
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My daughter would love it! Count our family in!
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What a sweet book! This might actually convince me to try some of this stuff myself, instead of just wishing about it.
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This looks like a great gift for some people on my list. Count me in the contest
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This sounds like a great book if you have kids. Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute book, please enter me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to find inspiration in the book to decorate an amazing cake for my girls' next birthdays (and beyond). Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love to cook and am always looking for the unusual or interesting cookbooks. This looks like a book that would be a fun one to use and own
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I would love to win this!
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I know a wonderful young lady, who is cupcake-crazy. Her wedding cake was cupcakes! I'd love to gift this to her for her upcoming birthday.
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Wow! A fun book for moms and kids! The Media Center Momma
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE the cover! It's so cute! Please enter me in the contest!
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The cake on the cover is so cute!! I'd love to make a neat cake for my son's first birthday in February!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I have 12 grandkids and unbelievably, 1 great grand daughter born 1 week ago. This would be an amazing win. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a Happy Holiday.
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I've gotta have this book to make cakes for the grandkids!
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This book looks awesome. Please enter me. Thanks.
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count me in.
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What a neat book! Gosh! It would be neat to win a copy of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity!
Teri
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What a sweet book to have. Love the cover. thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my daughter.
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I would love to win this book. arc.reviews@gmail.com
ReplyDeletePlease enter me into this drawing. The book looks amazing & I'm sure my nephew will enjoy such a special cake for his birthday!
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ReplyDeleteOh wow - these are gorgeous! They'd be almost too good to eat. Almost :)
ReplyDeleteI've blogged about the contest and would love to win a copy - fingers crossed. Thanks for the giveaway!
oh - my e-mail is lace-c@live.com (forgot to add that in the prior comment)
This book looks amazing. Please enter me. Thanks. mparke[at]shaw[dot]ca
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable book! I'd love to win this (and I'm sure my son would love me to win too, lol!) Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteI only make cakes without frosting. I never learned the art of decorating cakes. Count me in too!
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cute!! this would come in handy!! so thanks!!
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Very cool book
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Pick Me! Please ;-)
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