This book is a must for cooks everywhere who love to bake for family and friends. As well as all the basic techniques, including essential cake mixes, basic cake recipes and guidance for covering and decorating with icings, frostings, sugarpaste, fudge, and marzipan - there are over 40 spectacular cakes. All the recipes are easy to follow, with step-by-step colour photography, combined with stunning pictures of each finished cake.