Description
Book SynopsisCarol Deacon's "Party Cakes" is jam-packed with practical information and all you need to know to make 45 fun novelty cake designs to delight and surprise grown-ups and children alike. The book opens with an Introduction to Sugarpaste which guides the reader through the use of sugarpaste, while a comprehensive troubleshooting section will help ensure good results. A series of tried-and-tested basic cake recipes, fillings and coverings used in the projects is followed by a basic techniques and equipment section. Many of the cakes featured can be decorated very quickly and are fabulous whatever the occasion, whether it is for a birthday party, Christmas, Valentine's Day, a Christening or just a celebration of a good school report. There are cakes suitable for all adults, from a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a pair of love birds to cakes for gardeners, birdwatchers and golfers. Children of all ages will love the cakes for their celebrations, from a magical fairytale castle to a football team. These original and colourful cakes which will add excitement and sparkle to any party.
