Author(s): Robyn King

Cooking

Cake decorating is the art of using icing to make a plain cake into a masterpiece. In this book, professional cake decorator Robyn King shows you how to achieve techniques that will allow you to bake beautiful, edible creations for family and friends. Before long you will be able to create a cake to make a special occasion unforgettable.

Easy step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photographs to allow you to master decorating techniques such as piping, flood work, lettering, figurines and flowers. Before that, the book also provides recipes for the cakes themselves - chocolate mud cakes, fruit cakes and gluten-free cakes amongst others - and instructions on how to make the different forms of icing.

Preparation and tools are discussed and up-to-date decorating trends are covered with brush embroidery, sequins and cake lace. Prepare to pass many an enjoyable hour with this go-to book on cake decorating.