PLANET CAKE CUPCAKES

The ultimate guide to decorating incredible cupcakes

by Paris Cutler and the Planet Cake Team

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New softcover book with gorgeous full-colour photos and step-by-step instructions. 240 pages, published 2010.

Paris Cutler sets a new standard in the cupcake-loving marketplace, appealing to both aspiring sugarcrafters and cake decorators as well as general home cooks who are ready to tackle something more challenging than standard icing and frosting. Planet Cake Cupcakes features all of the icing and decorating techniques that have made Paris an internationally recognised name in sugarcraft, from stencilling and cut-outs to three-dimensional character modelling, all very funky and designed for every occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Like her earlier book, Planet Cake, Planet Cake Cupcakes includes step-by-step illustrations by one of Paris' designers.

Features include comprehensive basics section with many step photos and trouble-shooting tips; 20 different cupcake designs, all of them beautifully photographed; methods are explained step-by-step and are enhanced by colour illustrations; the cupcakes range from the simplest yet stunning designs to more complex ones for almost any occasion

In addition to the imaginative creations presented in Planet Cake Cupcakes, there is a comprehensive basic techniques section, complete with learning outcomes, troubleshooting hints and equipment lists. The method for each design is explained with step-by-step instructions and photographs, and enhanced by magnificent colour illustrations.

Designs include:

• Parachute rainbows
• Spacemen
• Flying hearts
• Baby suits
• Santa's crew
• Bad-mannered monsters
• Pulsating hears
• Go dog, go!
• Mix-n-match Betty Sue
• Rainbow Dragon
• Animal prints
• Zodiac
• Conversation cupcakes
• Amigurumi family
• Playful puppies
• The vegetable patch
• Dinosaur eggs
• Cupcakes in a hurry
• Fairy tea party
• Save the planet

Planet Cake Cupcakes is an Australian publication, all measurements are in metric and imperial.

About the author

Paris Cutler has always been passionate about cake making and loves the joy and amazement that cakes evoke in friends and customers. Paris bought Planet Cake, a small cake-decorating studio in Sydney in 2003, and has steered it to international renown. As well as producing great works of cake art for celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Rihanna, Celine Dion, The Australian Women's Weekly and Jennifer Hawkin, Paris runs popular cake-decorating classes through her schools across Australia, which attract students from around the world.

Paris's other books - Planet Cake, Planet Cake Celebrate and Planet Cake Kids - are also available - click here for more information

Planet Cake Cupcakes - Paris Cutler