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Probably the most commonly uttered phrase when a decorated cake is brought out at a special occasion is “Oh, isn’t that lovely, . . .” quickly followed by “I could never do that!” Well, guess what? Neither could I, once.

The secret behind successful cake decorating is not having a steady hand, and eye for color, a creative mother, or any of the other excuses that I’ve heard over the years. In fact, there are really only two secrets to cake decorating. The first is to just jump in and give it a try, and the second is to allow yourself enough time.

However, just taking yourself to the home baking aisle in your supermarket or into the nearest cake decorating supply store with no real idea of what to buy will result in bewilderment, frustration, and quite possibly, an empty space on the table where a cake should have been. So here’s how the Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Cake Decorating can help you.

From baking the perfect sponge cake to icing a wedding cake, I have explained and demystified many of the techniques used to create simple but stunning cakes. This is not the most technical cake book on the market, but that’s because I have tried to take the simplest route to a great end result without scaring anyone.

Primarily this book is aimed at the beginners or those with a little experience who want to take their skills further. However, because some of the ideas are so simple and quick, it will also appeal to those with years of experience, too. After all, you may be the most experienced cake decorator in the world, but I bet you still get asked to produce things at the last minute!

It is easy to forget that cooking, especially preparing special items like these, is not knowledge that any of us is born with. It involves reading, learning, and practicing. However, I believe that learning should be enjoyable, information understandable, and great results easily attainable.

So, now you are about to learn a lot of new things that you never knew you wanted to know. But best of all, you are about to bring joy to a lot of people. Just watch their faces light up when you bring out your creation. I bet if you listen carefully, you’ll hear the odd whisper of “Oh, isn’t that lovely, . . . I could never do that!”

Easter Cake (see here)