{"id":112685,"date":"2016-05-08T07:24:49","date_gmt":"2016-05-08T06:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=112685"},"modified":"2023-03-09T14:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T14:00:41","slug":"opulencia-elizabeth-solarus-baking-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/opulencia-elizabeth-solarus-baking-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"Opulencia: Elizabeth Solaru\u2019s Baking Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here at <strong>5 Star Wedding Directory,<\/strong> we\u2019re delighted to announce that cake connoisseur <a href=\"http:\/\/elizabethscakeemporium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth Solaru<\/a> is celebrating 10 years at the top of her game with the most mouth-watering book you\u2019ll ever lay eyes on. We\u2019ve featured many of her luxurious, statement cakes over the years, and while we shouldn\u2019t have favourites, she has to be one of ours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112701\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" width=\"870\" height=\"1128\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112701\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" width=\"870\" height=\"1128\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Elizabeth is the founder and owner of the multi-award-winning luxury cake company, Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium. Based in North London, Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium is recognised as one of the UK\u2019s most creative luxury cake companies. Elizabeth and her company create a multitude of exquisitely handcrafted cakes with near-realistic toppers, including sugar flowers, lace, jewellery, and other gems.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112702\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-112702\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/opulencia4.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112702\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/opulencia4.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru 5 Star Wedding Directory\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript> Elizabeth Solaru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These delicious designs have been featured in a myriad of magazines, blogs, and publications including The Telegraph, Wedding Flowers, Conde Nast Brides, Wedding Magazine, OK!, Hello, Wedding Cakes \u2013 A Design Source, Cake Design Cuccina Chic, Magie de Zuckers and Grace Ormonde \u2013 that\u2019s a pretty long list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112703 size-full\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulencia1.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru\" width=\"870\" height=\"797\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112703 size-full\" title=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulencia1.jpg\" alt=\"Opulenica by Elizabeth Solaru\" width=\"870\" height=\"797\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Elizabeth originally founded her cake business in 2006, after dabbling in careers in the Biomedical Sciences, as well as the world of Headhunting \u2013 arguably scarier than creating the precariously balanced masterpieces you\u2019ll find in her book. For the past decade, Elizabeth has gained international fame as the ultimate Queen of sugarcraft, award-winner, and competition judge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112704 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016a.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"566\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112704 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016a.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"566\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her elite clientele has included Royalty from several nations, celebrities, and other prestigious individuals, and Elizabeth herself has appeared on television on a number of occasions, lending her skills as a cake expert to the BBC Good Food Channel, BBC Radio, and Sky Living. She\u2019s also a much-loved regular on Sky TV, being the only three-time winner of The Great Cake Bake, a show featuring the best wedding cake makers across the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now we\u2019re all in luck, as she\u2019s spilling her greatest secrets in a drool-worthy guide to baking, along with vital advice on selecting ingredients, plus invaluable tips on rescuing a spilt ganache or curdled buttercream.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112705 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016b.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"566\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112705 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulenica_visualsApril2016b.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"566\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her baking bible, \u2018Opulencia\u2019, showcases some of her most dazzling and intricate creations, from realistically delicate pillow cakes, to towering works of regal art, with stunning names like \u201cMarie Antoinette\u201d, \u201cDolce &amp; Gabbana\u2019s Sacred Heart\u201d, and \u201cBlack Baroque\u201d. Let\u2019s be honest, some of these cakes are so insanely beautiful that you\u2019d feel bad just cutting into them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We\u2019re not just calling it a bible for kicks, either. Lovers of all things cake will find tips, tricks, and full-on how-to guides on different types of icing (buttercream or royal icing?), how to ice, stack, and store your cakes, as well as the principles of cake design as detailed by Elizabeth herself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112706\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulencia5.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112706\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Opulencia5.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Truly a coffee table book, this guide practically screams luxury, from the name \u2018Opulencia\u2019 to the deep purple and gold cover, to the careful design of every single page. At the top of each cake, design page is a full explanation of the story behind the cake in question, giving you a little insight into where Elizabeth draws her inspiration for these creations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2018Opulencia\u2019 is a tour-de-force of artisan baking, not to mention an inspiration to aspiring cake-makers and trained professionals alike. So whether you\u2019re thinking of starting your very own cake business, or simply love surprising others with scrumptious desserts on special occasions, this gorgeous book really is your new holy grail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112707\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/opulencia2.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-112707\" title=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/opulencia2.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Solaru Wedding Cakes\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Congratulations, <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/designer-wedding-cakes-elizabeths-cake-emporium.html\">Elizabeth,<\/a> on your 10 years of magical masterpieces and a gorgeous baking guide that\u2019s sure to take pride of place in every cake lover\u2019s kitchen.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Credits: Nek Vardikos of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nvphotographers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NV Photographers<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">To pick up a copy of Opulencia just visit Amazon<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at 5 Star Wedding Directory, we\u2019re delighted to announce that cake connoisseur Elizabeth Solaru is celebrating 10 years at the top of her game with the most mouth-watering book you\u2019ll ever lay eyes on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":118503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-luxury-wedding-cakes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112685"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112685\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}