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Party Animal Cakes: 15 Fantastic Designs: 15 Fantastic Designs, Plus Quick Cup Cakes and Cookies for Extra Bite

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Of all Lindy Smith's books (which I own) this is the one I prefer because it doen't need special equipments (like PC cutters) like her other books. Designs are simply astonishing and easy enough to make if you have some time in your hands.For most designs there is a cookie or a mini cake section and you will also learn tons of modelling techniques. Very higly recommended

A parade of 15 irresistible cake designs, plus quick cup cakes and cookies.

'Lindy Smith is a highly experienced cake designer and author of five other cake-decorating books.'

104 high quality shiny pages with sections entitled:-

* Tackling Cakes
* Equipment List
* Baking Cakes, Cupcakes, Mini-cakes, Cookies
* Mould Making
* Covering Boards and Cakes
* Sugar Recipes
* Sugar Crystal Growing
* Decorations and Storage

preceding the 15 main cakes, including a ladybird, a sheep, a Hallowe'en bat, a tiger, a tortoise and an elegant, white cat. Every cake has detailed instructions to guide you every step of the way, including wonderful photography.

This delightful book is completed with a template section, list of suppliers and a full index.

Littered throughout with helpful advice, carving instructions, lining cake tins, decorating tips and displaying ideas, as well as notes including remedial, if necessary!

This book is very easy to follow. It was possible to bake a lovely professional looking birthday cake for my little son's first birthday even though I'm no professional cook or cake maker.

Enjoyed every moment.

Ordered this book as the little girl next door wanted an animal cake for her 2nd birthday and mum said do any animal. So, she ended up with the rather cute giraffe but it was really hard to chose from all the ideas in the book. All the instructions are easy to follow. Great book for beginner or advanced.

I bought this book as I had purchased 'Cakes to Inspire and Desire' by the same author and really liked the way she explains her cake decorating methods.
This book did not disappoint! I was really impressed with the variety of projects shown and different techniques employed for each cake. I felt that this provides the reader with an array of really useful decorating techniques which can be incorporated into your own cake projects.
What I fount the most useful about this book was the carving techniques shown with corresponding photos to give you confidence, as carving into cake can be a bit daunting for the inexperienced! I have made a few carved cakes before and it was really good to see how Lindy goes about shaping cakes to get the right effect.
I think the way this book is set out means that it is great for both the novice and experienced cake decorator.

There are some fantastic cake designs. It's a pity they need to freeze the cakes to form them into the shapes, as my freezer is full to the very top

As always Lindy Smith comes up trumps (get it - elephant cake!!). VEry good ideas and a very good book.

Good book with clear instructions, some really nice designs and decorating tips. I haven't made anything from the book yet, but will for certain be using it in the near future.

bought this book to make a first birthday cake for my daughter, loved it so much i made her THREE! the elephant, the hedgehog and the giraffe. if you dont read the full instructions, but take it step by step, you too can achieve some stunning results

I just love love LOVE Lindy Smith.. she is the BEST... and this book is soo expensive to buy from her own site.. so yet again AMAZON.. thank you for another bargain..

The cakes are Fabulous.. and beautiful.. with easy to follow instructions.. and recipes.

A real Must Have.. for any cake enthusiast !!!