If you think this is a book that shows you how to make

frilly, fussy cakes (and then l~ies to tell you how easy it

is). look again. These pages are filled with festive, fun-to-

make cakes that are more creative than complicated.

You ll enjoy putting together these cakes no matter how

experienced you are. Our step-by-step instructions, along

with pictures, tips, and diagrams, really do make creative

cake decorating " a piece of cake".

The baking pans you ll need are found in most

kitchens and are pictured on these two pages. We ve

kept the ingredients simple too. You can prepare most

of the cakes with cake and frosting mixes or by using

the recipes m the back of the book

If you re unfamiliar with how to assemble, frost, and

pipe frosting on a cake. get back to The Basics on page

82. Then try your hand at one of the clever cakes.

With over 50 ideas to choose from. you re

sure to find a cake that will rise

to any occasion.