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Product Description
It's party time again, and whether the celebration is a child's or an adult's birthday, a seasonal family get-together, an anniversary, or a festive holiday party, the stunning projects featured in Party Cakes will provide many unique, exciting ideas for very special centerpieces. Animal lovers will adore the Exotic Tropical Parrot, the Indian Elephant, and the Chocolate Porcupine, while others will delight in savoring the glamorous Mermaid, sleek Sailboat, or deceptive Cheese-and-Tomato Pizza. This fantastic book also features original ideas for adult such as the Mobile Phone, Chocolate Iced Basket with Strawberries, and Wrapped Cake. Other projects include the Terracotta Flower Pot, Artist's Box and Palette, Racing Ring, and the Vegetable Stand as well as projects for Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. The cakes vary in complexity and use a variety of decorating techniques, but with precise instructions and clear step-by-step photographs all are within the capabilities of even the novice cake decorator. Each project features a full ingredient list and details equipment and materials needed; in addition, there is invaluable advice on storing and freezing the cakes at every stage of preparation. A back-up section features recipes for the classic sponge and fruit cake bases as well as delicious icings, frostings, and cake coverings such as buttercream, marzipan, sugarpaste, and royal icing.
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