Small Cakes

Appears in
Professional Baking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2008

  • About

Small fancy cakes in individual portion sizes can be made in many shapes and flavors. In some American bakeshops, these small cakes are known as French pastries. Using a variety of cakes, icings, fillings, and decorations, a baker can make an unlimited variety of small, attractive cakes. This section briefly discusses some of the more popular varieties.