The Art Of Cupcakes

Chocolate and white batters, buttercream icing, rolled fondant and two variations of royal icing - these recipes show home cooks how to get bakery flavour right in their own kitchens. The 40-plus designs include such amazing treats as cupcakes topped with a fondant flower garden or with a sugary dummy that's perfect for a baby shower. Miniature wedding cakes embellished with petite tiers and graceful frills make a unique grand finale. Instructions and spectacular, mouth-watering photographs make decorating oh-so-easy, even for beginners.