Carol Deacon's "Party Cakes" is jam-packed with practical information and all you need to know to make 45 fun novelty cake designs to delight and surprise grown-ups and children alike. The book opens with an Introduction to Sugarpaste which guides the reader through the use of sugarpaste, while a comprehensive troubleshooting section will help ensure good results. A series of tried-and-tested basic cake recipes, fillings and coverings used in the projects is followed by a basic techniques and equipment section. Many of the cakes featured can be decorated very quickly and are fabulous whatever the occasion, whether it is for a birthday party, Christmas, Valentine's Day, a Christening or just a celebration of a good school report. There are cakes suitable for all adults, from a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a pair of love birds to cakes for gardeners, birdwatchers and golfers. Children of all ages will love the cakes for their celebrations, from a magical fairytale castle to a football team. These original and colourful cakes which will add excitement and sparkle to any party.

About the Author
Carol Deacon is an experienced cake decorator and demonstrator who began her career in 1992 working with Jane Asher. In 1993 she was the winner of an icing contest sponsored by a leading food magazine and was later appointed cake consultant to an international chain store. She is the author of the highly successful Quick and Easy Novelty Cakes, No-Time Party Cakes, and Party Cakes for Children also published by New Holland. Carol also writes regularly for various food magazines including Cake Craft and Decoration and demonstrates regularly on television. She lives in Flitwick, Bedfordshire.


Book Information
ISBN 9781845375775
Author Carol Deacon
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint New Holland Publishers Ltd
Publisher IMM Lifestyle Books
Dimensions(mm) 277mm * 216mm * 10mm