Decorate like you mean it—with bakery-style cakes and cupcakes made right in your own kitchen. Great Cake Decorating: Sweet Designs for Cakes & Cupcakes by Erin Gardner is a joyful, hands-on guide to creating stunning desserts for every occasion. Whether you're a bride on a budget, a parent planning a birthday, or a home baker looking to elevate your skills, this Taunton Press favorite offers step-by-step instructions for 30 beautiful designs and 20 delicious cake and filling recipes. Gardner’s “make it or fake it” tips empower decorators of all levels to craft elegant fondant flowers, playful cupcake toppers, and showstopping layer cakes with ease. With expert techniques, time-saving shortcuts, and creative inspiration, this book helps you turn everyday ingredients into edible art—no pastry degree required.