Swedish Cakes by Jan Hedh

Swedish Cakes — Jan Hedh

A handsome hardcover baking book presenting 58 elegant cake recipes from master pastry chef Jan Hedh, combining professional technique with approachable guidance for home bakers and pastry enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Author: Jan Hedh
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 240 pages
• Photography: Full‑color photographs by Charlotte Gawell
• Audience: Home bakers, pastry chefs, and readers interested in Scandinavian baking

Product Details

Jan Hedh shares 58 cake recipes and step‑by‑step techniques covering batters, frostings, layer construction, and professional decoration methods. Recipes include Strawberry and Rhubarb Charlotte; Truffle Cake; Raspberry and Almond Layer Cake; Apple Meringue Cake; Marbled Chocolate Mousse Cake; Champagne Cake with Raspberry Jam. Clear instruction and stylistic photography help readers reproduce elegant desserts and adapt techniques for home kitchens.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Rooted in Swedish baking tradition and contemporary patisserie practice, the book emphasizes quality ingredients, precise technique, and refined presentation. Charlotte Gawell’s full‑color photography showcases texture, finish, and assembly so readers can visualize each cake from batter to plated result.

Physical Specifications

• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 240
• Dimensions: 11 × 8.5 × 0.9 in (27.9 × 21.6 × 2.3 cm)
• Weight: 2.63 lb (1.19 kg)
• Made in: United States