Everyday bakes to showstopper cakes : take your creations from simple to stunning in a few easy steps

**In __Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes,__ celebrity baker Mich Turner brings together a collection of recipes to take you all the way from the delicious everyday through to the spectacular.** This cook book is perfect for those looking to sharpen up their baking skills and creat cakes and bakes that truly wow, filled with mouthwatering flavours Starting out with **simple cakes, biscuits and cupcakes**, once you have mastered this first level, Mich provides you with **a few extra steps to turn these into fabulous creations**. If you're looking for **more of a challenge** or to elevate a favourite, these bakes are easily adapted to create a **true showstopper cake**. The book is divided into sections with recipes on:- **Cupcakes -** Start small with delicate but delicious bakes from carrot cupcakes with citrus drizzle to gin and tonic party cakes or marble ring cakes with double chocolate drip. - **Loaf cakes, traybakes and meringues -** from raspberry and pistachio meringue roulade to a warming ginger loaf cake, these bakes are great for bakers of any ability. - **Layer cakes -** Concoct a true show stopper with delicious and enticing layers, with recipes including red velvet cake with a white chocolate mirror glaze, strawberry shortcake floral stacks and chocolate fondant cake with fresh roses. - **Celebration cakes -** Create __pièce de résistance__ for holidays, events and special occasions, from Halloween mini-rolls to Venetian easter eggs or a pirate piñata birthday cake. Covering a **full range of bakery goods** as well as perfect flavours, whether you are a novice baker or already know your rum baba from your roulade, you can be easily guided through these **delicious bakes** and **simple but spectacular decoration techniques** that make the most of wonderful flavours and perfect crumb.