The essential techniques, materials, and recipes for all the essential elements of a fondant cake.

100 too-good-to-eat fondant features to top off a special cake.

From cute creatures to elegant, exotic animals, this collection of 100 fondant animal cake toppers cannot fail to impress. Inspiring for the expert and beginner alike, you'll quickly be able to master the skills needed to create wonderfully detailed animals that will transform cakes and cupcakes for any occasion.

Learn how to make amazing fondant cake topper designs, with over sixty-five ideas for sugar characters, bases, and accessories. Whether it’s a pirate with his treasure chest and parrot, or a kitten with a comfy cushion and a ball of yarn to play with, each cake topper design has three unique features for you to make—use these individually or mix and match from different designs to create your own unique cake toppers! Basic cake decorating techniques are explained with clear illustrated step-by-step instructions, so everyone can make fun cake toppers for birthdays, weddings and any occasion!

"'100 Fondant Animal Cake Toppers' is a practical guide to making charming fondant toppers for any occasion. Straightforward instruction and hundreds of step-by-step photographs make it easy for both expert and beginner bakers."--Publisher description.

For creative bakers who are seeking a tastier alternative to fondant, Cake Decorating with Modeling Chocolate explores a versatile nougat-like confection that performs like fondant but is easily made from chocolate. With over 380 color photos and 40 unique tutorials, this book demonstrates how to:

Illustrated, step-by-step instructions, techniques, and new skills for decorating cakes.