Julie’s books

Julie continues her business expansion in the U.S as the demand for her exquisitely designed and personalized wedding cakes has grown exponentially. She is currently focused on key wedding market sectors and is looking to engage with strategic partners. She bases her business from Sarasota, Florida (winter) and Cascais, Portugal (summer).

Julie is currently exploring North American publication of her upcoming English-language edition work to be entitled, JULIE DEFFENSE ARTISTRY: A Life of Romance, Beauty, Culture and Cake.

Julie Deffense Artistry - Luxury Wedding Cakes - “Look Book” 2023/2024

Published in 2023, featuring over 100 of Julie’s most recent wedding cakes. A collection of one-of-a-kind edible masterpieces by internationally awarded cake designer and cookbook author Julie Deffense. Available to order on Amazon, here.

The Art of Salad (English)

Published July, 2020. The Art of Salad features over 70 easy and healthy salad options for all occasions! Beyond the traditional Caesar, Cobb, and Wedge, this book features over 70 delicious salads that you can easily make for your family and friends. These salads aren’t just green, they are full of color, texture, detail and flavor. Some of my favorites include scallop ceviche, roasted figs with caramelized onions and blue cheese, and watermelon with feta, avocado and tomato.There’s a salad for everyone in this book, with inspiration from Europe, Asia and of course, America - the source of some of my favorite salads! To order, click HERE.

A Arte da Salada (Portuguese)

Published June, 2020. A Arte da Salada (The Art of Salad) features over 70 easy and healthy salad options for all occasions!

O Grande Livro de Bolos & Festas da Julie

Published (in Portuguese) November 2019, O Grande Livro de Bolos & Festas da Julie (Julie’s Big Book of Cakes & Parties) is a special hard cover edition of Os Bolos da Julie and As Festas da Julie. Featuring 400+ pages of Julie’s favourite sweet and savoury recipes.

A Bíblia Dos Bolos de Casamento

Published (in Portuguese) spring 2016, A Bíblia dos Bolos de Casamento (The Wedding Cake Bible) features some of Julie’s best wedding cake creations, along with recipes and instruction on professional design and decorating techniques. Available in Portuguese on Amazon.

As Festas da Julie

Her second work, As Festas da Julie (Julie's Parties) is the sequel to her first book, Os Bolos da Julie, and features sweet and savory treats for celebrating special occasions, especially at home. The book is cleverly organized to follow seasons of the year and includes menu suggestions to make every party a success.

Os Bolos da Julie

Os Bolos da Julie (Julie's Cakes) is a collection of family recipes featuring American style desserts. This book was awarded a Gourmand International Book Award for best cookbook photography in Portugal.