The ultimate guide to baking and decorating creative cakes for any occasion.From mastering the basics of cake decorating and learning how to pipe emboss model and airbrush your cakes and cake pops discover everything you need to transform a cake into a work of artCake and cupcake decorating have never been easier thanks to this handy cake design guide. Heres whats inside A dedicated cake decorating techniques chapter provides 100s of ideas for piping stencilling painting and carving Shows you how to make and use the basic key ingredients from the perfect recipe for fondant to piping with buttercream icing and making chocolate ganache A range of showstopping baking projects many of which are complete with cupcakes or mini cakes variations A complete guide to cake decorating equipment ensures you have everything you needGet the skills you need to decorate cakes like a pro with this baking book for beginners. Not only will your cakes look fabulous but they will also taste delicious with the help of Cake Basics a chapter dedicated to easy cake recipes such as red velvet sponge and chocolate cake. To showcase your new skills there are 20 unique projects with designs for you to tryFilled with visual inspiration stepbystep photography and expert advice this cake decorating book will have you whipping up everything from intricate filigreepiped wedding cakes to a stunning bouquet of cupcake roses in no time Its the perfect book for beginners and keen cake decorators alike.