Celebration cakes have grown in popularity, and the materials for making them at home have become more readily available. From the basics of successful cake baking through to the different types of icings to hints and tips for making the finished cakes really stand out, this book covers the process of creating a celebration cake at home.

From simple piped borders and molded pearls to ropes, tassels, flowers, and stars, these cake decorations are absolutely magical! Celebration cakes keep growing in popularity, and food writer and teacher Sue McMahon shows how to use all the latest kitchen gadgets to achieve professional-looking results at home. She covers the whole process, making everything as easy and quick as possible: the very basics of baking, the various icings (buttercream, fondant, royal, and chocolate), and creating stand-out children's, wedding, and birthday cakes.The delicious possibilities are almost endless!