Alan Dunn's Celebration Cakes

Marking momentous occasions is an important part of everyday life, and what better way to do so than with one of these stunning creations. There is a cake for every occasion: whether you are celebrating a wedding, christening, engagement, anniversary or birthday, one of Alan's elegantly understated cakes will form the centrepiece of any celebration. After a comprehensive introduction to all things sugarcraft comes a chapter on flower, foliage and fruit build-ups, which breaks down the assembly of each into manageable and easy-to-follow steps. Next follows a chapter on cakes, showcasing 18 celebratory cakes made using the components featured in the previous chapter.

All occasions are catered for: anniversaries, birthdays, retirement, weddings and festivities such as Christmas and Halloween. If you're looking for the ultimate guide to sugarcrafting, this book won't fail to impress.