The Homemade Wedding Cake - Tapa dura

'The idea for Cakes & Sugarcraft contributor Natasha Collins' latest book came to her while she was teaching cake-decorating classes. She decided to produce 'a guide for those plucky souls who have decided to make a homemade wedding cake'. Aimed, therefore, at novice cake decorators, this beautifully designed title contains plenty of information about baking techniques and equipment, as well as simple cheats and tricks for producing sweet decorations. The projects are divided into chapters based on the mood of the big day, including Romantic Beginnings and Putting on the Glitz. Each project then opens with an 'at a glance' page which rates the baking and decorating skills required to complete it, as well as providing information on timings, set up, portions, price and more. Our favourites include the Sparkling Celebration Salted Caramel Cake for a black-tie affair and the Nuts About You Hazelnut & Chocolate Cake for a woodland wedding.' --Wedding Cakes magazine, August 2016

'From The Painted Cake author, Natasha Collins' new book is a guide to making a wedding cake for home bakers and beginner decorators. She demonstrates some lovely ideas for making simple, stunning cakes for the big day, without having to learn all of the tricks of the professional cake decorating trade. Part One goes through the basics of baking, decorating and getting the cake to the venue this includes some really useful information of things you wouldn't otherwise think about. In Part Two, there are five projects with a few cakes in each to help you create different styles of wedding cake.' --Cake Masters, July 2016

'Making your own wedding cake may seem daunting, but thanks to this new book by Natasha Collins, DIY wedding cakes are now accessible to everyone. With the right materials and techniques, this book can help a baking novice create something beautiful.' --Belle Bridal, Autumn/Winter 2016

Natasha Collins is the owner of Nevie-Pie Cakes in Hertfordshire and the author of The Painted Cake. Her high-profile clients include Selfridges & Co, for whom she created a Christmas cake range. Natasha runs her own cake-painting classes in the UK and internationally. She has had her cookies featured on This Morning and The Jonathan Ross Show and her recipes have been featured in magazines such as Woman's Weekly, Woman's Own, Brides, Perfect Wedding and Wedding.