Within these pages you will find information on choosing a style of cake; how to make sweet fillings, butters and frostings as well as syrups; recipes for over a dozen base cakes including gluten-free and flourless options; a definitive listing of flavor profiles and combinations; beautiful cake toppers; and over a dozen assembled cakes for different occasions.

Recipes include:

Coconut & Limoncello Cake with Honey Buttercream & Lemon Curd

Watermelon Cake with Sweet Coconut Cream, Figs & Berries

Lemon & Rosemary Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Cardamom Cake with Spiced Syrup & Candied Oranges

Vanilla Cake with Rose Buttercream

Layered Crêpe Cake with Watermelon & Rose Jam, Chantilly Cream & Berries

Almond & Lemon Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Orange Yoghurt Cake with Orange Syrup & Mascarpone Buttercream

Chocolate Cake with Chantilly Cream & Fruit

Cheese Wheel Cake with Fresh & Dried Fruit

Meringue Stack with Hazelnut Liqueur Cream, Figs & Maple Syrup

Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Popcorn, Chocolate Fudge Frosting & Dark Chocolate Glaze

Lychee Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

Beautifully styled spreads provide inspiration for special occasions such as a baby shower, a simple wedding, a fiesta or a dessert party –all with stunning naked cakes as the centerpiece, of course! Don’t miss the special section on how to decorate your cakes with edible fresh and sugared flowers and fruits.