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If you are just starting out in the novelty cake-decorating world, this is the book for you! It has all the advice you need, with clear step-by-step photographs to guide you through each cake project. On these pages you can discover and enjoy eight new ideas for novelty cakes including over 30 individual characters – explained in simple terms – all using the same fundamental techniques.

Novelty cake decorating is a very happy experience, full of colour and fun, with characters to delight all ages. Whether you copy my cakes to the letter, or use them as a springboard for your own designs, I am sure you will find something here to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.

Those of you who are familiar with my work will know that I often feature animals on my cakes. This collection takes the animal theme one step further, giving you creatures bursting with character for all occasions, which I am certain you will have fun making. From chocoholic bunnies to carol singing penguins and newly-wed cats – there are brightly coloured animal-themed cakes here for all the major celebrations in life, all of which are guaranteed to be conversation pieces at any party. And if you are short of time to make an entire cake, it’s so simple to select your favourite characters and apply them to a pre-bought cake for quick and stunning results.

You will find my techniques are basic and simple to achieve, so when you have mastered them, you can elaborate with as much detail as you like. All the models start from a simple ball and grow and develop from there in many different ways. But the most important thing is that I have tried to show you how to put humour, movement and life into your work, which is the key to the success of these cakes.

Take the time to read the book carefully before you start and make sure you have all the equipment you need for things to go smoothly. And remember … everything starts with a ball!

Enjoy.

Maisie