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“Confetti Cakes for Kids” Book Review

by Kristen 15 Comments

“Confetti Cakes for kids” is the second book from New Yorks’s famous cake decorator Elisa Strauss.

Confetti Cakes for kids

What You’ll Find in the “Confetti Cakes for Kids” Book

The book is really lovely to look at with its bright and colorful photos throughout the book. The book contents are: Cake basic, Techniques, Basic recipes, Cookies, Cupcakes, Mini cakes & Cakes. Especially the technique parts give you really valuable information so don’t skip this part when you read the book. You will also find templates for some of the projects in the book and “new” recipes like gingerbread cake, amazing chocolate brownies, and brown sugar buttercream along with the basic recipes from the first book Confetti Cakes.

You will find many sweet cookie ideas like Farm Animal Cookies and Pajama Cookies. Learn how to transform cupcakes into bright Beach Pail Cupcakes just perfect for a beach party or celebrate the birthday party with Slice of Cake Brownie Mini Cakes or you can make an MP3 mini cake for your teen boy or girl.

From mini cakes, the book will show you how to make fantastic cakes that will thrill every child and even grow up’s as well. You will learn how to make the cute Monster Cake from the front page. Elisa has also included another style of her signature design the Gift Box Cake with a loopy bow on top. A cheerful Toy Train Cake that would be loved by my son at any time and the old-fashioned Sock Monkey Cake to just name a few of the cake designs shown in the book.

What’s My Opinion On the “Confetti Cakes for Kids” Book?

One thing that I think is missing in the book is pictures in the guides on how to make the different cakes. This I think can make it harder to understand at some point how you make the decoration on the cake.

All things are taken into consideration Elisa Strauss has once again created a really good book and I can with no hesitation recommend for you all to get a copy.

Buy the book here:
Confetti Cakes for kids UK
Confetti Cakes for kids US

Happy Caking!

Louise

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  1. Louise

    December 26, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    howtoeat..: I hope that I have time to try out one of the cakes in the book for a double B-day party.

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  2. howtoeatacupcake

    December 16, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    I have that book! The only recipe I’ve made is for Royal Icing, but I’ve used it a lot! I’ve never decorated a cake like the ones in her book, but it has really inspired me.

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  3. Louise

    December 14, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    JR: So far I have not tried the recipes from both books. I’ve heard that the banana cake should be good. I have other books that I have great results with the recipes. But I think the problem often is the ingrediens, ovens and the feeling when you make cakes.

    I have a few that fail badly when I make them but that always end with great success when others make them. So strange….

    Michelle: Sound exciting with the book πŸ™‚ what I meant with the photos is that of course I dont expect that there are fully detailed photos to every project. But at least 4 that clearly shows how to make some of it. I think that when writing a book you have to remember that not all can do it as they read the directions. But with a few photos it makes more sense.
    It would have been great if there in the Confetti book had been more photos as I find 3-4 pages of only text and no detail photos on how you do is too much reading. Even if it is “easy” reading.

    When I make tutorials I sometimes maybe add 1 photo than necessary and I do try to keep it simple. But sometimes the steps needs to have an extra photo so that it can be understanded by others than yourself.

    Another thing that also would be nice is that its not everyone who can get the specific ingrediens so sometime another option would be good to know.

    Hope you can use the tips.

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  4. Michelle

    December 4, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Dear Lou, I have to say your blog keeps me inspired. This is the first time I have posted. What prompted me to write was your comment about there not being enough photos in the book to help make the cakes. My aim for 2009 is to have my own book published and I was wondering is there anything else you would like to see in books that sometimes is not there. What makes a great book? I would really appreciate your thoughts as you have a great insight when you review books.
    Thanks and bye for now, Michelle

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  5. JR

    December 4, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    I have the first Confetti Cakes book and it’s a visual pleasure, but I’ve tried a couple of the cake recipes with the end result of bitter disappointment. The cakes were dry, very crumbly and nearly inedible. I’ve made many scratch cakes but none as bad as the ones from Elisa’s first book. I hope the recipes in the Confetti Kids book are better.

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  6. Louise

    December 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Gis: Sweety, ohh I forgot about it. But maybe I still can make a little something eventhough I have to be in the photo too xD.

    ELENA: Cool if you can get the books signed πŸ˜€

    Jodie: I love the book but yes a couple of photos would be really nice and helpful. Its not all who just get it while reading the book.

    SugaryG: I hope that santa brings it too you πŸ™‚

    Toni: Its the best when you can add a new book to the collection.

    Debbie Sapienza: Theres a link at the bottom of the review πŸ˜‰

    nenu: Me too…..

    Kris: Thank you πŸ˜€

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  7. kris

    December 3, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    ooops…and another prize too :-))

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  8. kris

    December 3, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Hello, you have an other virtual prize, “blog de oro”. Ciao!

    Reply
  9. nenu

    December 3, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    I can’t wait to get this book, I just hope my cakes can come out as beautiful as hers!!

    Reply
  10. Debbie Sapienza

    December 3, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    How can I purchase a copy of this book?

    Reply
  11. Toni

    December 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    I have this book Louise.. and I totally agree with everything you have said! I am happy to have added this to my cake decorating book library!!

    Reply
  12. SugaryG

    December 3, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    I have it on my Christmas wishlist!!

    Reply
  13. Jodie

    December 3, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    I agree- it was the same with the last book. Great ideas and beautifuls pics, but details on how to make them was lacking!

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  14. ELENA

    December 3, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    I own both of Elissa’s books. They are not only an easy read but great instructions, very easy. I love her and her work, and i can’t wait to send my books to her for an autograph. I highly rec. her books.

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  15. Gis

    December 3, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Oh my lou!! πŸ˜€ I love the book πŸ˜€
    We shold offer it as a choice prize in the contest xD
    Did you consider entering with any of your recipes? πŸ˜€ The prizes are super good!!! xD and ven if you already have a blog design you can pick a birdie says set if you win xD as well as all the prizes from the other sponsors!!
    Hugs!!!

    Reply

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