Fun & Original Character Cakes
Maisie Parrish
A DAVID & CHARLES BOOK
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First published in the UK in 2009
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I dedicate this book to the memory of my daughter Julie Ann, a passionate lover of animals, and to my grandchildren Samantha, Rebecca and Jessica.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The models in this book were made using metric measurements. Imperial conversions have been provided, but the reader is advised that these are approximate and therefore significantly less precise than using the metric measurements given. By means of example, using metric a quantity of 1g can easily be measured, whereas the smallest quantity given in imperial on most modern electric scales is ⅛oz. The author and publisher cannot therefore be held responsible for any errors incurred by using the imperial measurements in this book and advise the reader to use the metric equivalents wherever possible.
Contents
Introduction
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.