Buttercream One-Tier Wonders

"The Queens of Buttercream draw inspiration from a range of themes from vintage chic to fine art . . . steampunk to Alice in Wonderland " ( Cake Geek Magazine).   Never serve a boring-looking cake again!   This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your regular bakes into works of art using simple techniques and nothing but delicious buttercream.   With thirty step-by-step single-tier cake decorating projects and a wide variety of themes, you'll find cakes for all occasions that will lift your baking to a new creative level. The cakes range in size from four to eight inches high and come in a host of shapes and sizes—round and square, but also simple carved shapes including a wreath, a log, and a birdcage.   The ideal book for buttercream beginners, this colorful cake decorating book will show you how to create simple yet sensational cakes every day that will wow all who see and eat them! With expert instruction from the best buttercream teachers in the world, you'll learn a wide range of innovative buttercream techniques using piping tips, palette knives, and more.