Hundreds of ideas and techniques for creative cake designersCake and cupcake decorating made easy, for beginners and keen decorators alike. Master step-by-step techniques and learn how to pipe, emboss, model, and airbrush your cakes. Find out about key ingredients and equipment, and discover how to prepare icings and coverings. And to showcase your new skills, there are 20 unique projects with designs for every occasion - from a children''s pirate ship with cake pops, to an intricate, filigree-piped wedding cake or a stunning bouquet of cupcake roses.Filled with visual inspiration and with expert advice throughout from the professionals, Step-By-Step Cake Decorating has everything you need to transform a cake into a work of art.