The perfect wedding cake is the crowning glory of any wedding day. Contemporary Wedding Cakes, written by two top wedding cake designers, explores the myriad of options that are open to brides and grooms-to-be. Divided into three sections, this book caters to all different types of weddings. Nadene Hurst writes about royal-iced wedding cake designs ranging from stylized collars and panel work to special techniques such as stringwork, brush embroidery, stenciling and airbrushing. Julie Springall focuses on sugarpaste wedding cakes, offering wonderful and distinctly different ideas, ranging from an Art Nouveau design to New England folk art. Both authors contribute to the third section, which explores the potential of American-style stacked cakes. Each section contains eight cakes, explaining the individual techniques required to recreate the stunning designs. The step-by-step photographs and the clear, informative text make this book an ideal tool for cake decorators. Whether you are seeking inspiration for new designs or helping brides and grooms select a cake, this book will be an invaluable and timeless source of reference. The ultimate companion for brides and grooms-to-be, and cake decorators alike, this book offers a wealth of ideas that will inspire you and ensure your dream wedding cake can become a reality. Cakes include:
<ul>
<li>Briar Rose Cake</li>
<li>Honeysuckle Dream Cake</li>
<li>Art Deco</li>
<li>Indian Elephants</li>
<li>Champagne Celebration</li>
<li>Scrolls and Ivy</li>
</ul>

Contemporary Wedding Cakes: A Unique Collection of Sugarpaste, Royal-iced and American-Style Stacked Designs

Hurst, Nadene

Springall, Julie

Reference

Merehurst, Limited

Welcoming a new baby into the world is the most joyful of family celebrations, and making a special cake for all to share at the christening is a loving gesture that will never be forgotten. Linda Pawsey has created 20 spectacular cake designs, ranging from simple, elegant cakes that would be suitable for the most formal christening, to cute animal cakes that young children will love. The designs in Christening Cakes can be made by novice cake decorators or experienced sugarcrafters alike by following the straightforward step-by-step instructions. Special sections explain how to achieve stunning fabric effects and how to make the more complicated models such as babies and cribs. This cake book will teach the reader how to create edible works of art with varying materials such as sugarpaste and fondant. This cake decorating guide has recipes for both christening cakes and birthday cakes as well. There are cakes for baby boys and girls, older children and even twins, along with suggestions for personalizing the designs to create a completely original look. Choose from the classically beautiful Draped Lace Crib and Dainty Pram; the fun-loving Duck's Bath Time and Jumbo Junior's Nap; or the more unusual Fit for a Princess christening gown or the bluebirds playing in a fountain in Making a Splash. The only difficulty you will have is deciding which cake to make for your special celebration.

Christening Cakes: Including Cake Designs for Babies' Birthdays

Pawsey, Linda

Romantic Wedding Cakes is the beloved—and classic—wedding cake book from the inimitable master sugar artist and Food Network Challenge Judge Kerry Vincent. A collection of breathtaking wedding and celebration cakes from an internationally acclaimed cake stylist, Romantic Wedding Cakes includes stunning cakes for all kinds of weddings. From classic to contemporary and simple to elaborate, including engagement and groom cakes, professional cake decorator Kerry Vincent's timeless sugarcraft designs make this the ideal wedding cake sourcebook for brides-to-be and cake decorators alike. Her stunning romantic cakes, in the prettiest of colors, feature various fabric styles such as folds, ribbons, embroidery and lace effects. The spectacular gold cake based on the Marquise de Pompadour's fabulous gold dress and jewels is a beautiful example. Vincent works with both popular and more unusual flowers for dramatic visual impact, using large, full-blown roses, pansies, mini hydrangeas, lisianthus and some native US flowers, such as the dogwood and balloon flower. In addition, there are two chocolate groom's cakes, a Valentine or engagement heart cake and miniature wedding cakes for the bride and groom. There are also special decorative projects, such as elaborate cake top decorations, wedding favors and table decor. Each cake is beautifully photographed in full color and includes step-by-step photographs and dazzling close-ups of all the main cake design details to ensure perfect results. Cakes include:<ul>
<li>Mosaic Magic</li>
<li>Romancing the Dome</li>
<li>Tiers in a Teacup</li>
<li>Affair with Blue and White</li>
<li>And the Bride Chose Dogwood</li>
<li>Invitation to a Summer Wedding</li>
<li>Fabulous Faux Faberge Eggs</li>
</ul>

Romantic Wedding Cakes (Merehurst Cake Decorating)

Vincent, Kerry

A compilation of the best-selling International School of Sugarcraft Book One and Book Two, now available in a more affordable single volume. Making a cake and decorating it beautifully for a special occasion deserves a round of applause, and with The Ultimate Guide to Sugarcraft, the praise will keep on coming! This book is divided into two parts, with each section comprised of a set of 20 lessons. Part One teaches how to make perfect cakes, icings and frostings, as well as master ribbon work, frills, collars, lettering, modeling and piped decorations. It is the ideal foundation for people who have never decorated a cake before—and an excellent refresher for those who already have some basic skills. Part Two builds on that foundation, teaching the intricate skills of tube and brush embroidery, lace, fondant, figure modeling, sugar-flower sprays, bas relief, pastillage and filigree. Packed with ideas, each one illustrated with color photographs and accompanied by step-by-step instructions, this inspirational guide is written by six internationally acclaimed sugercraft artists, each one chosen for their expertise in a particular field of sugarcraft. This is the most comprehensive sugarcraft and cake decorating book ever published. This cake decorating guide contains over 70 ideas for cake decorations and designs.

The Ultimate Guide to Sugarcraft: The International School of Sugarcraft

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Bradshaw, John

MURFITT, Janice

Baber, Ann

Smith,Anne

Baking

50 Easy Party Cakes

Crammed with ideas for creative cakes, 50 Easy Party Cakes features a stunning range of colorful designs. If you are planning a party, and are pushed for time, then look no further! This collection of striking yet simple cake designs is guaranteed to provide an easy solution to the problem of creating the perfect cake for any birthday party or celebration. Debbie Brown combines her exceptional flair for color and design with her unique fondant modeling skills to simplify her eye-catching cake designs, some of which you may have never dreamed you could achieve. This cake cookbook is filled with cakes which will appeal to children of all ages. Instantly lovable animal cakes include a Friendly Frog, Sporty Spider, and Noah's Ark, while the Fairy Toadstool, Dotty Dragon and Alien Spaceship are among a number of fantasy ideas. Sports fans will enjoy the Soccer Player and Formula 1 Car. Keep older children entertained with the Glitter Bag and Make-up. Meanwhile, younger children will adore the Playful Kitten on a Ball of Wool and the Cute Yellow Chick. Ideal for beginners and experienced cake makers alike, each easy-to-follow cake recipe is illustrated with step-by-step photographs and a full-page color picture to guarantee success every time. Party cake recipes include:<ul>
<li>Formula 1 Car</li>
<li>Playful Kitten</li>
<li>Farm Tractor</li>
<li>Little Bo Peep</li>
<li>Skull &amp; Crossbones</li>
<li>Dream Castle</li>
<li>Alien Spaceship</li>
<li>Cute Chick</li>
</ul>

BROWN, Debbie

Even those who have never baked and decorated a cake before will be able to make beautiful cakes with the help of Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating! The first section of the book looks at the equipment you will need and demonstrates the standard icing and cake recipes required to bake and cover all kinds of cakes. Subsequent sections explain techniques for decorating with sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan, and buttercream. With detailed, step-by-step instructions on equipment, recipes, and techniques, anyone can craft decorations like delicate sugar flowers and modeled figures. Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating includes chapters on:
<ul>
<li>Decorating with sugarpaste (rolled fondant)</li>
<li>Decorating with royal icing</li>
<li>Decorating with buttercream and marzipan</li>
<li>Decorating with chocolate</li>
<li>Decorating with sugar flowers</li>
<li>Modeling on cakes</li>
</ul>

Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating

Merehurst Editors

Exotic, beautiful, delicate orchids capture the imagination and provide simple style. Inspired by the wide range of blooms now available, three sugarcraft experts now show you how to recreate these lovely, ethereal flowers as cake decorations. Celebrating the diversity of orchids from around the world, the sugar flowers vary from vibrant red to subtle pink and the most striking pure white. Familiar favorites are combined with unusual, lesser-known orchid varieties to provide a wealth of choice for every occasion. Inside this cake decorating book are over 20 projects that provide ideas for sprays, bouquets, pots, and table arrangements. The orchids decorate a range of celebration cakes from the traditional and contemporary wedding cakes to christening cakes, anniversary cakes and seasonal projects, such as Christmas and springtime. Complementary blooms, such as lace-cap hydrangea, spiky leucadendron, Mexican blue flower, glorious passionflower and pink gaura flowers, are included to enhance the orchid displays. Sugar Orchids for Cakes is a stunning book with beautiful images and clear, detailed instructions, making it a must-have for all sugar flower makers looking for up-to-the-minute ideas on creating and displaying fashionable orchids. Cake recipes and Orchids include: <ul> <li>Star of Bethlehem Cake with Star of Bethlehem Orchids</li> <li>Oriental Delight Cake with Bamboo Orchids and Hydrangeas</li> <li>Sunburst Splendor Cake with Comparettia Speciosa Orchids and Passionflower</li> <li>Tropical Scent Cake with Vanilla Orchids</li> </ul>

Sugar Orchids for Cakes

Dunn, Alan

Peck, Tombi

Warren, Tony

Festive and Novelty Cakes

The International School of Sugarcraft is the most comprehensive course on sugarcraft ever published. The much-awaited International School of Sugarcraft Book 3 — New Skills and Techniques covers all the latest style changes in sugarcraft and the various new equipment and products that have become available since Books 1 and 2 were published. Written by leading sugarcraft experts, Margaret Ford in the UK and Nicholas Lodge in the US, this brand new sugarcraft reference, resource, and cake decorating book also includes new techniques and cake designs by five guest sugarcrafters from around the world – with innovative from June Twelves (modelling), Marion Frost (cutters), Toshie Harashima (royal icing), and Earlene Moore and Steven Stellingwerf (American cake styles, icing mediums and techniques). Together, Margaret and Nichols have organised the book into five main sections — using moulds and cutters for quick, impressive results; creating beautiful fabric effects; an update on modelling; producing stunning needlework in sugar; and the latest information on amazing sugar flower making. In this exciting new volume, there are impressive ideas, techniques and cake designs to appeal to anyone who enjoys sugarcraft and cake decoration.

The International School of Sugarcraft Book Three

Lodge, Nicholas

Ford, Margaret

Ideas for using natural materials to beautify the home. All techniques are explained with step-by-step photos.

Sugarpaste Christmas Cakes

Veevers-Carter, Ming

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