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by Joy Howard (Author), Deanna F. Cook (Author)
Kids can perfect their cake-decorating skills and develop their creativity with these adorable and delicious cupcake designs.
With step-by-step photos for every stage of the process, bakers ages 8 and up will learn how to create stunning cupcake masterpieces from scratch. This unique format is as simple as 1, 2, 3: 1. Start with the easy-to-follow recipes for the Best-Ever Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcake base and simple buttercream frosting.2. Learn impressive decorating techniques, like using a piping bag, working with fondant, and creating 3D designs with candy.
3. Put your new skills into practice with detailed instructions for fun designs, including sloths, mermaids, funny faces, and more! Bestselling children's baking authors Deanna Cook and Joy Howard share tips, tricks, and creative designs that are perfect for birthday parties, holidays, and every day! Stickers and punch-out cardstock decorations for making cupcake toppers are also included in this kid-friendly cookbook.
Author Biography
Joy Howard is a cookbook author, food stylist, and recipe developer. She writes a regular column about cooking with kids for EatingWell magazine, is the author of Disney Eats (Disney Publishing), and her work has appeared in numerous magazines, cookbooks, and national advertising campaigns. She got her start in food media as a magazine editor producing recipes and culinary content for home cooks and ran a test kitchen for many years. She lives in New England with her husband and daughters.
Deanna F. Cook is the award-winning author of cookbooks for kids, including the best-selling Cooking Class, Baking Class, Cooking Class Global Feast!, and Kids Cook Dinner. She served as the creative development director at FamilyFun magazine and has been an editor at Scholastic, Disney, and Kidstir.com. She lives in western Massachusetts and can be found online at deannafcook.com.
