Frangipane Fancy Cakes

Fine art print.

Features delicious frangipane fancy cakes. Originally designated as a custard tart flavored by almonds or pistachios it came later to designate a filling that could be used in a variety of confections and baked goods. France has many traditional foods associated with Christmas celebration. One of these is Frangipane, which means "to break the bread."

Based on an illustration made for professional bakers in the 1870s by Maclaren and Sons, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.