No-time party cakes : simple to make - fun to decorate

Carol Deacon's fantastic cakes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

All the projects in this fun and colourful collection can be made in less than two hours, making them perfect for both experienced cake decorators with limited time and newcomers alike.

Many of the designs such as the fairy castle and wild animals are child-friendly, and children will have great fun helping to make and decorate them.

Chatty instructions and carefully detailed methods allow anyone seeking new inspiration to recreate Carol's imaginative scenes.

This is a wonderful opportunity to create party cakes suitable for a range of occasions at a fraction of the retail price - and with a lot more fun!