Basic cake decorating explained by a skilled practitioner. A cake that is beautifully iced does help to provide just the right finishing touch to any special occasion, whether it be a wedding, birthday or anniversary. The book explains the equipment needed and describes fondant icing, royal icing, plaques, wedding cakes and childrens cakes.

THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND BIRTHDAY CAKE BOOK features 80 memory-making cakes with a stunning range of creations to suit any occasion. From bears, boats and ballerinas to pigs, pirates and princesses - and even the latest in emojis - The Great New Zealand Birthday Cake Book has the perfect cake for everyone. The book is designed to guide you step-by-step through all the basics with plenty of practical design and decorating tips. A laminated A1 template sheet tucked into the back cover of the book will help you create any cake you desire. We've even created some spectacular looking cakes for adults to further broaden appeal, so with 80,000 birthdays celebrated each week in New Zealand there is sure to be a cake to delight everyone.