Central Kansas Library System

"Piper Donovan never imagined that decorating wedding cakes could be so dangerous! A struggling actress with no immediate prospects and a recently broken engagement, Piper moves back in with her parents to take stock of her life. She steps tentatively into the family bakery business and finds herself agreeing to create a wedding cake for the acclaimed star of a daytime television drama. But soon someone close to the bride-to-be is horribly murdered...

"Make over any purchased sheet cake or frozen pound cake into a ... creation that looks like it came from a fancy bakery ... even if you've never tried to decorate a cake before"--P. [4] of cover.

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and candies"--

Provides instructions for decorating cupcakes with amusing and whimsical figures and characters, and includes guidelines for icing cupcakes, handling fondant, and using melted hard candies and chocolate.

More than 175 recipes that all start with a purchased cake mix. Includes recipes for layer and snack cakes, cupcakes, cookies and bars, as well as elegant special occasion and holiday desserts. Essential information about measuring, baking and storing desserts and treats as well as tips for decorating, garnishing and serving.