The artful cupcake - Marcianne Miller

Tempting topping, delicious cake and a spectacular decoration to complete the pretty picture: that?s what makes a cupcake such a perfect delight - and why these 32 treats will please everyone, both young and old. These recipes are relatively easy to make and the pages brim with helpful baking advice, including tips on incorporating nuts, working with decorative sugars and even creating a pastry bag. Recipes include cupcakes decorated with sugar butterflies, Winter Spice Cakes with snowflakes and sinfully good Chocolate Mousse Layered Cupcakes. With these recipes at hand, any amateur pastry chef can wow a crowd.