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Fiona Cairns was chosen to create William and Kate's wedding cake. Her book will show you how to impress family and friends with stunning and delicious cakes, cupcakes and cookies of your own that are as lovely to look at as they are simple to make. Here are a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration along with foolproof recipes and complete step-by-step instructions to recreate the sweet and stylish confections that have made Fiona Cairns one of London's most celebrated bakers.

Start with 30 recipes for classics such as carrot cake and basic shortbread cookies or more sophisticated and unusual desserts such as Sticky Toffee Cupcakes with Salted Buttercream. While impressive enough to serve on their own, these delicious baked goods become true standouts when embellished with one of the 50 clever decorating schemes that follow. Whether for a child's birthday party, an elegant afternoon tea or a holiday buffet, these stunning effects are surprisingly easy to achieve with Cairns' straightforward and clear instructions.