'A most definitely well-deserved 5 star rating for this magnificent book.' …..'This book is pure magic' ….. 'So beautiful! This is a hardback book, with a ribbon bookmark' ….. 'Wonderful projects for everyone from the amateur cake decorator, right through to the more experienced sugarcrafter.' - Amazon customer reviews Have you ever dreamed of decorating your own cakes beautifully but never thought you could? Decorating Cakes will teach you all you need to know; with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, this comprehensive guide will turn a novice into a master. Now you can turn a simple home-made cake into a beautiful work of art. Decorating Cakes encourages new decorators to have a go and those with a little experience to try something more challenging. This elegant collection of cakes is laid out in three clear sections Easy, Experienced and Expert. Step-by-step photographs help you create your own masterpieces, and there are more than thirty pages dedicated to the 'mechanics' of cake decorating, including: Charts for all your favourite classic cake recipes Guides to cake pans and boards How to stack and support tiers A variety of piping techniques How to make bows A selection of cake patterns From little touches to lavish creations, we cover the art of cake creation from baking tin to the final cherry on top. Whether you want to add a dusting of magic or a sprinkle of sparkle to your cupcakes or to produce the spectacular three-tiered triumph for that special occasion, this is the latest glorious offering from the Test Kitchen. Packed between all the basic recipes you need and the perfect finishing touches, are photographs on how to create the most amazing cakes - both large and imposing and small and plentiful. Divided into sections for straightforward, a bit harder and seriously impressive, this is a Triple Tested® opportunity to dazzle. Clear, easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step photography take the craft of decorating cakes to another tier and an illustrated guide to common techniques helps to build your repertoire. With a stunning selection, Decorating Cakes allows you to produce spectacular creations, whatever your cake-decorating ability. Including ideas for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and christenings - there are large centrepieces and individual nibbles, allowing you to treat friends and family to personalised cakes for any celebration.