Cake Decorating Motifs.
By Sheila Lampkin
Hard back book of 256 pages.
150 Designs for Making Your Cake Unique.
Make beautifully decorated cakes that are almost too good to eat with this collection of more than 150 foolproof designs, from simple, fun motifs for tempting teatime treats to chic and elegant ideas for elaborate celebration cakes.
Each entry includes a template that can be scaled up or down; an at-a-glance list of tools and materials: step-by-step instructions; suggestions for mixing and matching with other motifs; and a tempting photograph of the finished design.
An introductory section demonstrates all the basic techniques you'll need, from transferring designs to using colour and tips on working with fondant, and includes easy recipes for basic cakes as well as some delicious icings.
Whether you're baking from scratch or want to give an extra special touch to a ready-made cake, choose from decorative ideas for animals, plants, seasonal and celebratory motifs, novelty ideas, surfaces and textures, letters and numbers. |