The bestselling author of Creative Éclairs and finalist on The Great British Bake Off shows step-by-step how to bake successfully, whatever the occasion.

Divided into three technique sections—Creaming Methods, Whisked Cakes, and Melting Methods—Ruth Clemens’s book will show you how to bake impressive celebration centerpieces, party cakes, birthday treats, or just feed your family a delicious dessert.

Each recipe is detailed with techniques, hints, timings, shortcuts, and cheats, plus all the essential information needed to you to maximize your creativity and prove that baking is achievable and fun.

Detailed step-by-step photography of nearly thirty mouthwatering projects make every technique easy to follow, whether you are a baking expert or a complete novice, so really can achieve the beautiful, finished product. Recipes include: swiss roll, angel cake and carrot cake.