Christening Cakes: Including Cake Designs for Babies' Birthdays

Welcoming a new baby into the world is the most joyful of family celebrations, and making a special cake for all to share at the christening is a loving gesture that will never be forgotten. Linda Pawsey has created 20 spectacular cake designs, ranging from simple, elegant cakes suitable for formal christenings to cute animal cakes that young children will love.

The designs in Christening Cakes can be made by novice cake decorators or experienced sugarcrafters alike, following the straightforward step-by-step instructions. Special sections explain how to achieve stunning fabric effects and create more complicated models such as babies and cribs.

This cake book teaches the reader how to create edible works of art with materials such as sugarpaste and fondant. It includes recipes for both christening cakes and birthday cakes.

There are cakes for baby boys and girls, older children, and even twins, along with suggestions for personalizing the designs to make them truly unique. Options include the classically beautiful Draped Lace Crib and Dainty Pram, the fun-loving Duck's Bath Time and Jumbo Junior's Nap, as well as more unusual designs like Fit for a Princess christening gown and bluebirds playing in a font in Making a Splash. The only difficulty will be deciding which cake to make for your special celebration.