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Books for Beginners

If you are new to baking and sugar decorating, you may want to have at least 1 of these titles to guide you on the correct technique and how to.
All are explained in simple terminology and has "enough" illustrations to get you encouraged.

Cake Decorating Skills by Tracey Mann
   176pages
   Covers the most used techniques and skills for one to start cake decorating
   RM50

Step by Step Cake Decorating by Igloo Books
192pages (hardcover)
Big and clear illustrations on most techniques. One will never feel "left behind" after going thru this book.
RM50

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating by Autumn Carpenter
256 pages
Suitable as a guide on various ways to use different kinds of tools in sugar decorating. Almost all essential tools are explained and illustrated to help the novice to be more creative in their cake decorations. Besides Fondant, other medium such as royal icing and buttercream are also being covered
RM110

100 Fondant Animal topper by Helen Penman
Learn how to do cute figurines with this easy step by step book. 100 different cute toppers to do yourself.
RM50

Painted Cupcakes
Be different by mastering this technique of painting on cupcakes. You will agree with me that it is not that difficult once you've understand the basics and have a go at it.10 different floral designs to keep you occupied.
RM28

Sugar Flowers by Lisa Slatter
An "easy to follow" book on how to do beautiful sugarflowers. 20 different flowers for you to have a go.
RM45

The contemporary cake decorating bible by Lindy Smith
If you like Lindy Smith's cake designs and creations, this is a must have. She shares with you, what do you need and how do you create fresh and stylish cake creations, just like hers.
RM100

FEBRUARY BOOKS

An education in the art of baking and decorating,
from kneading to rolling, fondant to flowers, taught by Buddy Valastro himself of Cake Boss. With more than 100 of his most sought-after recipes, including birthday and holiday cakes and other special theme designs, this book is a master course that culminates in the showstopping cakes for which Carlo’s Bake Shop is famous.

RM110.00

Latest from Zoe Clark:
This book is packed with unique cake designs for weddings and romantic occasions. It features 10 chapters, each with a stunning main cake design and two coordinating smaller treats, including cupcakes, mini cakes, cookies, fondant fancies and macaroons.

. Step-by-step illustrated instructions cover essential techniques, such as piping and stenciling.

RM95.00

A collection of contemporary cakes for romantic occasions. The recipes include quantities for different sizes and shapes, and there are 12 design ideas and full colour photography.

RM90.00

Paris Cutler's inspiring guide to cake making for birthdays, fundraisers, bridal showers and more. With playful ideas and detailed instructions, even complete beginners to cake decorating will find themselves creating little masterpieces.

The book includes more than 20 cupcake/mini fudge cake designs for all occasions. It also has detailed advice on how you can host events and how to prepare for a cake-making party, advice on taking cakes home, templates, techniques and troubleshooting tips.

Each design is illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs. It includes a comprehensive basics section that covers equipment, material, techniques and troubleshooting tips.

RM75.00

In this delectable cookbook and memoir, sisters and stars of the hit TLC series "DC Cupcakes" inspire readers with their recipe for success: equal parts determination, smarts, and the belief that if you do what you love, you can't fail.

Georgetown Cupcake's meteoric rise is the realization of a dream rooted in the special bond that Sophie and Katherine formed with each other from childhood.

They reveal secrets of their business success and include over thirty delicious recipes, including their bestselling Red Velvet cupcake and their grandmother's delicious Greek Easter bread.

RM95.00

Baby Cakes,Illustrated Baking Book, Pierre Herme Macarons, Cupcakes

Debbie Brown's Baby Cakes: Adorable Cakes for Christenings, Birthdays and Baby Showers

Illustrated Step by Step Baking

Packed with clear instructions and essential information on ingredients, special equipment, and storage, Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking contains everything you need to bake with confidence.
Every area of baking is covered in Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking, with 350 recipes covering a huge range of sweet and savory classics including quiches, pies, breads, and cookies. Classic recipes such as quiche lorraine and New York cheesecake are demystified and presented in a clear and accessible step-by-step format.
If you want to produce the perfect tart, bake a cake fit for a king, or serve up a souffle that won't sink, Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking will guide you through every single stage with clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions that have proved so popular with DK's readers.

Macarons are the aristocrats of pastry; these brightly coloured, mini meringues, daintily sandwiched together with gooey fillings, have become a holy grail for cookery fanatics and there are even food blogs dedicated to them. This title presents macaron recipes, including dark chocolate, praline, coffee, and pistachio.

Rich and chocolaty, light and lemony, small and sweet and sprinkled with little hearts for Valentines Day: these gourmet creations from a Le Cordon Bleu Chef taste heavenly and look beautiful. With recipes ranging from very adult, sophisticated creations for celebratory occasions to delectable treats kids will gobble up, this cupcake cookbook features something delicious for everyone and something special for every occasion. Pink and blue cupcakes, topped with color-coordinated binkies, will charm guests at a baby shower. Coffee-Brandy Cupcakes are a special treat for grown-ups only. Breakfast becomes just a little brighter with Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed cakes. There are even some healthy recipes featuring such unique ingredients as quinoa, Brazil nuts, green tea, lavender, and pomegranates. But for decadence, nothing beats the Top Cat Cupcake with chocolate icing dripping down the sides. Stunning photos showcase every gorgeous delicacy, piled high with luscious frosting and presented in theme-appropriate paper cups. Theyll provide every baker with inspiration to whip up delicacies as visually scrumptious as they are delicious!

BITESIZE,Chic& Unique Celebration cakes,Laduree,CakePops,

BITESIZE

Bitesize: Macarons, cake pops & cute things offers a delicious assortment of indulgent sweet bites to whip up when that craving hits. These tempting recipes include Blueberry Mojito Popsicles, Classic Red Velvet Whoopee Pies, Vanilla Bean and Candied Ginger Cheesecake Pops, Gingersnap and Peach Ice-cream Sandwiches, Persian Rose Macarons and Mini Churros with Chilli Chocolate. This series is perfect for entertaining you ll find something amazing for every occasion.

RM60.00

Chic & Unique Celebration Cakes: 30 Fresh Designs to Brighten Special Occasions

by Zoe Clark

Cake decorating is the perfect way to celebrate at any time of the year, and this book is packed with colourful cake designs for every occasion. It features 10 chapters, each with a stunning main cake design and two co-ordinating smaller treats, including cupcakes, mini cakes, cookies, fondant fancies and chocolates. Step-by-step illustrated instructions cover every essential technique, such as piping, stenciling and using cutters.
RM80.00

LADUREE: The Sweet Recipes

A must-have with scrumptious recipes from the world-famous Ladurée tea shop ·Ladurée reveals the secrets of their magical macaroons for the first time ever ·Features padded cover, gold edges, and a beautiful gift box ·100 recipes of pastry chef of the prestigious Ladurée known and recognized by gourmets around the world The story of Ladurée started in 1862 when Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery in the heart of Paris at 16, rue Royale. In 1997 Ladurée opened a tea-room/restaurant on the prestigious Champs-Elysées, followed by other Parisian addresses and international tea-rooms in London, Dublin, Geneva, Monaco, Tokyo, Milan and soon New York. In this book Philippe Andrieu, the Pastry Chef at Ladurée, reveals 100 of the most famous Ladurée recipes, adapted for the general public. From the Strawberry Cake with Rose Choux Pastry to Pistachio Financiers and the world-famous macaroons in all their variety, this icon of French “art de vivre” is brought to life in a pallet of pastries the colour of powder pink, light green, bright purple, and lemon yellow.
RM150.00

Cake Pops By Maria Michaelides and Molly Bakes

Cake pops are the hot new thing in baking. A ball of cake, dipped in chocolate, lovingly decorated, and best of all...on a stick you can hold! Get creative with these gorgeous little treats, which make the perfect gift. There are loads of different flavours, from classic chocolate to adventurous peanut butter. And when it comes to decorating, the sky is literally the limit, with everything from simple coloured balls to love hearts, animals and even fluffy clouds. They are even cuter than a cupcake. And cake pops are as fun to make as they are a treat to eat. Ms 'Molly Bakes' is the UK's cake pop queen. Here she shares her foolproof recipes for making 50 different cake pops: each unique but all equally irresistibly delicious.

RM70.00

Alan Dunn, Favourite Cakes,Sugar Bird,CelebrationCupcakes,

THIS stunning NEW book renowned sugarcrafter Alan Dunn turns his attention to tropical and exotic flowers. The designs include many species of orchid, rhizomes, gingers, heliconias, bird of paradise, anthurium, bougainvillea and many more. A comprehensive introduction covering all the essential information on materials, tools, techniques and basic recipes is followed by a section taking each featured cake in turn. For each cake, easy-to-follow instructions are given on how to construct and build-up individual flowers, foliage and fruit and then how to arrange these individual elements into an arrangement that can be used either to decorate a cake or on its own as a table centrepiece, for example. Finally, instructions are given on how to make each cake and secure the arrangement, if you choose to use it in this way
RP: RM90.00

THIS amazing collection of favourite recipes that have been featured in her hugely popular books Pretty Party Cakes and Romantic Cakes, you will find a dazzling selection of cookies and cakes, ranging from the simple to the extraordinary. There are ideas for every possible occasion, from birthdays, anniversaries and weddings to just making tea-time a special treat. Birthday Razzle Dazzle and Baby Shower Cookies are simple ways to celebrate, Daisy Dot and Ruffle Rose Cup Cakes make any tea party special, while the Gift Box Cake or Bed Of Roses Wedding Cake are guaranteed show-stoppers. A Basics chapter, with step-by-step photography, covers all the essential techniques as well as the necessary recipes. Whether a simple cookie as a gift or a memorable confection for a special occasion, this collection will have something to inspire everyone. Armed with this book, you learn the tips from a real professional so you can concoct your own cakes that taste as good as they look, and are far from ordinary.
RP: RM80.00

TWENTY wonderful sugar birds that you will want to make using simple techniques and readily available ingredients.
RP:RM45.00

THE range of delectable cupcake recipes to savour and enjoy in "Celebration Cupcakes" includes Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as special birthdays, weddings, presents for Mum and Dad, a baby shower and simply a treat for the chocolate-lover. Those with dietary considerations are not forgotten; there's diary-free, lactose intolerant and vegan cupcake recipes to celebrate. Icing templates and techniques reveal all you need to produce beautiful decorations with such fanciful delights as gold edible glitter, champagne frosting, flower paste, organza ribbons and lustre dust.
RP:RM65.00

Ultimate Guide to Sugarcraft,Make Bake & Decorate cupcake,Starting a cake decorating business from home,macaron,

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUGARCRAFT
by Nicholas Lodge

Divided into two parts, each one comprises a set of 20 lessons.

Part One teaches how to make perfect cakes, icings and frostings, as well as master ribbonwork, frills, collars, lettering, modelling and piped decorations. It is the ideal foundation for people who have never decorated a cake before - and an excellent refresher for those who already have some basic skills.
Part Two builds on that foundation, teaching the intricate skills of tube and brush embroidery, lace, figure modelling, sugar-flower sprays, bas relief, pastillage and filigree.

The International School of Sugarcraft" Volumes 1 & 2 are used as the definitive textbooks on many sugarcraft courses

MAKE, BAKE AND DECORATE FABULOUS CUPCAKE
by Nancy Lambert

Packed with over 50 cupcake recipes.

Suitable for beginners as includes basic recipes and step by step easy to follow decoration designs

STARTING A CAKE DECORATING BUSINESS FROM HOME
by Kathy Moore (Squires Kitchen)

With over 20 years of experience in the cake decorating and sugarcraft industry, this book offers a first-hand experience for those interested to start up a cake decorating business from home.

This book includes aspects of costing calculation, pricing for profit, creating advertising and marketing for company, websites and e-commerce, charts, brochures and forms and many more valuable information

MACARON
by Alison Thompson

Be seduced by the bite-sized joy of the macaron! Delicately crisp on the outside and luxuriously rich in the middle, macarons are the favourite sweet of France, where they were created by Pierre Desfontaines at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Macaron, with its easy and inspired recipes, shows you all you need to create these delights at home.

When it comes to indulgence, nothing can compare. With the unique and utterly luscious recipes in Macaron, you'll be baking these delectable morsels like a professional in no time.

MichTurner Masterclass,Dress your cupcake,Cupcak cakes

MICH TURNER MASTERCLASS

By MICH TURNER MBE

Covering every aspect of baking and decorating with easy-to-follow instructions, this book is ideal for both the beginner baker and the seasoned cake decorating veteran

In the Masterclass chapter, Mich shares her decorating secrets with succinct tutorials to teach advanced decorating techniques, from moulding realistic sugar paste roses to hand-painted designs and delicate ribbon loops.

This book demystifies cake decorating, making it accessible and fun.

DRESS YOUR CUPCAKE

By JOANNA FARROW

Includes four foolproof cupcake recipes and a comprehensive introduction to ingredients, icing techniques and equipment, cupcakes have never been so simple...or so sweet!

CUPCAKE CAKES