"New York Times"-bestselling author Clark's brand-new Wedding Cake Mystery series gets off to delicious start with this first installment.

From Cinderella's Glass Slipper to a ghastly Swamp Monster, these cakes are sure to be the hit of any kid's party! Gorgeous & Gruesome Cakes for Children contains 30 fun and original designs that are easy to make and delicious to eat. Beginners will appreciate the comprehensive section on cake-decorating basics, including useful advice on the necessary tools and equipment, while more experienced bakers will find inspiration in the fresh, fascinating creations. With scrumptious cake recipes to get you started, your masterpiece is certain to taste as good as it looks (even if it looks like a gooey Alien Egg!). 

A comprehensive, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and business of wedding cake design

Combining inspirational cake designs, step-by-step decorating instruction, and advice on the fundamentals of running a successful cake business in a competitive market, Wedding Cake Art and Design is an invaluable guide for industry professionals and students. Master cake decorator Toba Garrett includes stunning designs for cakes inspired by textiles, seasons, fashion colors, flowers, and much more, and gives decorators the tools to translate their own clients' ideas into creative new designs.

#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; " Decorating techniques ranging from simple to advanced are explained in a clear, fully-illustrated, step-by-step format
#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; " Sample scenarios included throughout the book show readers how to handle a client consultation and how to create appropriate cakes for every client's budget, theme, and creative needs
#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; " Nearly 200 beautiful full-color photographs showcase finished cakes and illustrate key decorating techniques, while full-color illustrations provide insight into the professional decorator's creative process
#xA0;#xA0;#xA0; " Author Toba Garrett is one of the country's foremost artists in the field of cake decorating and the founder of the Institute for Culinary Education#x19;s Department of Cake Decorating and Design, where she now serves as master chef#x13;instructor and where she has trained some of the top cake artists in the world

A must-have for professional cake decorators, baking and pastry students, and even advanced cake decorating hobbyists, Wedding Cake Art and Design is the only resource a decorator needs to design, plan, and execute picture-perfect wedding cakes for every client, every time.

What's cuter than a cupcake? A cake pop, of course! Wildly popular blogger Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Cute little cakes on a stick from decorated balls to more ambitious shapes such as baby chicks, ice cream cones, and even cupcakes these adorable creations are the perfect alternative to cake at any party or get-together. Martha Stewart loved the cupcake pops so much she had Bakerella appear on her show to demonstrate making them. Now Angie makes it easy (use boxed cake mix Bakerella does!) and fun to recreate these amazing treats right at home with clear step-by-step instructions and photos of more than 40 featured projects, as well as clever tips for presentation, decorating, dipping, coloring and melting chocolate, and much more.

A sugar-coated feast for the eyes and the imagination-this exciting 1,000 collection presents glorious full-color photographs of beautiful, outrageous, and deliciously decorated desserts, from extravagant wedding and birthday cakes to cupcakes and cookies that are miniature works of art. Like all of the books in our 1,000 series, this is not an instructional book, rather, it is a visual showcase designed to provide endless inspiration for anyone who loves decorative baking and entertaining. 

Guaranteed to spice up birthday parties, anniversaries, and countless holidays, this medley of decoration tips is ideal for dressing up any type of cookie. Guidelines for sprucing up ready-made cookies are included as well as instructions for making fresh batches when needed. Each project is accompanied by accessible explanations, equipment recommendations, and lists for required utensils and ingredients. Providing a handy source for ideas and inspiration, this is a welcome reference for any aspiring baker’s kitchen.

This guide reveals how inexpensive and readily available store-bought candy can be used to build race cars, castles, and other cool stuff kids love. Each project is accompanied by full-color photos and step-by-step instructions.

Cake decorating is creative, fun and easy to learn, and this book proves that you shouldn't save your cake decorating ideas just for birthday and weddings! Over 30 designs for cakes, cupcakes, minicakes and cookies allow you to make sweet treats for friends and family all year round; the featured cake decorating techniques suit all skill levels.