Carol Deacon's Quick and Easy Novelty Cakes is jam-packed with practical information and all you need to know to make 35 fabulous cake designs to delight and surprise children and adults of all ages. The book opens with a list of all the basic cake recipes, fillings and coverings used in the projects, followed by a basic techniques and equipment section that covers everything from covering a cake board to creating amazing effects with sugar paste. Many of the cakes featured can be decorated in an hour and are for all types of occasions, from birthdays and anniversaries to valentines.