Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network May 2015 | Page 68

The Painted Cake By Natasha Collins BOOK REVIEW by Marianna Saran Painted cakes are certainly becoming one of 2015’s popular caking trends, with amazing hand painted artworks adorning cakes in a variety of styles. World renowned cake decorator, Natasha Collins, has created a beautiful book “The Painted Cake” to help you transform your own cakes into beautiful works of art. Within the covers of this stunning book you will learn how to paint beautiful flowers, butterflies, adorable animals and much more. There are more than 20 projects complete with templates and step by step photography. Natasha also shares her tips and tricks for baking and covering cakes, cookies and cupcakes. The mind blowing edible art Natasha has created in this book is sure to get you itching to pick up a paintbrush. It’s suitable for all levels of caking ability with a range of projects perfect for novice through to more advanced decorators. To purchase a copy visit one of the following links: http://www.amazon.com/ThePainted-Cake-Natasha-Collins/ dp/1743361068 http://www.bookdepository.com/ Painted-Cake-Natasha-Collins/9781743361061