Frangipane Fancy Cakes

Frangipane Fancy Cakes

Vintage baking. Fine art print inspired by illustrations made for professional bakers in the 1870s by Maclaren and Sons.

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."