This is a quirky collection of celebration cakes boasting the unique but easily achievable modelling skills of internationally renowned cake designer and sugercrafter Maisie Parrish. Each design has true character and unique charm and is ideal for a celebration with a difference, from a pampered hippo for Mother's Day to cute carol-singing penguins. Each project is accompanied by quick-to-make cupcakes and minicakes to complement the main cake or to make when time is short. With simple sugarcrafting techniques and clear step-by-step photography, designs are ideal for both beginner and intermediate sugarcrafters. Whether you're creating a single animal topper or a whole singing and dancing theme, this is the book to show you how to do it the fun and easy way.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Sugarpaste; Modelling; Cake Recipes; Other Recipes; Covering Cakes; Dowelling Cakes; Have Your Cake and Eat It!; THE PROJECTS; 1 Easter Bunnies; 2 In the Spa; 3 Purrfect Wedding; 4 Good Luck; 5 Baby Bear's Christening; 6 Best in Show; 7 Mother's Day Surprise; 8 Penguin Christmas; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Index.

About the Author

Maisie Parrish specializes in creating cute and colourful characters for cakes. She is an International Tutor and Demonstrator for Wilton in the US and also demonstrates for Squires Kitchen in the UK. Maisie has appeared on QVC and UKTV for The Good Food Show. She also contributes to magazines including Cakes & Sugarcraft and Cake Craft & Decoration. Maisie is based in South Wales.