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At her celebrated bakery Lael Cakes, Emily Lael Aumiller creates stunning special-occasion cakes that are as pleasing to the taste buds as they are to the eye - and they're also all vegan and gluten-free! As more people are becoming aware of their dietary restrictions, Emily's exquisite cakes provide a solution that leaves everyone happy while dismissing the idea that vegan and gluten-free desserts are by nature unattractive. Pure Artistry includes recipes for staple cakes (like Mexican Chocolate, Lemon-Poppy, and Classic Red Velvet) plus icings and fondant, how-tos on cake construction, and information on necessary ingredients and tools. The truly extraordinary feature of the book is the gorgeous cake designs, which are organized by mood - classical, classical whimsy, modern, and modern whimsy.
About the Author
EMILY LAEL AUMILLER, pastry chef, founder of Lael Cakes and author of Pure Artistry, discovered her love for the delicacy of pastry sculpture while pursuing a traditional fine art degree. After graduating from New England Culinary Institute, Emily moved to New York City, where she apprenticed with Sylvia Weinstock and Eric Bedoucha of Financier Patisserie. Having struggled with her own food allergies, Emily opened Lael Cakes, a bakery specializing in high-end vegan and gluten-free special occasion cakes. In her book, she shares her one-of-a-kind cake designs, plus the recipes and techniques to re-create them, from basic cake assembly to finishing touches, all accompanied by thorough step-by-step photography and instructions.
