Fun and Fancy Cake Decorating
by Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan of television and magazine fame reveals her art and technique of cake decorating. Her inspiration comes from relationships, her expression is influenced by graphic design, her techniques are self-taught.

Sullivan devotes one quarter of her book to teaching techniques. She emphasizes planning a project and creating a workspace with necessary tools and equipment. She also provides photographed step-by-step instructions for torting a cake, working with ganache and fondant, piping buttercream and royal icing, and making marzipan decorations. Sullivan includes her recipes, templates, helpful hints, and her Gallery of Cakes.

For each of her 31 cakes, she lists the pan size, the decorations and equipment needed, and the techniques used. She also makes suggestions for advance preparations and “Timing Tips.” Color photographs accompany clearly written instructions
for decorating details.

The directions to re-create more than 30 cakes are included. Most of the 11 wedding cakes are traditional, but others show vivid color harmonies.

Softcover, full-color, 144 pages.