Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781909342224. Publisher: Jacqui Small. Age Range: Adult. Overview. Mich Turner's Cake School is the definitive step-by-step guide to baking and decorating showstopping cakes from one of the UK's most celebrated cake designers. Packed with thousands of clear photographs, this hardback bakes together technical know-how with inspiring designs, making it equally suited to complete beginners and more experienced home bakers wanting to refine their skills for birthdays, celebrations and even wedding cakes.. About the Book. Written by multi-award-winning baker Mich Turner MBE, this comprehensive cake bible takes readers through every stage of the baking journey, from lining a tin and choosing the right ingredients through to mastering different creaming, whisking and melting methods for a variety of textures and finishes. Mich shares the insider tips and troubleshooting advice she has honed over decades as founder of the renowned Little Venice Cake Company, helping bakers avoid common pitfalls and understand exactly why a recipe works the way it does. Beyond the basics, the book moves into more advanced decorating territory, covering fondant icing, sugarcraft, piping and the kind of ornate finishing techniques associated with couture wedding cakes. Each technique is illustrated with extensive step-by-step photography, so readers can see precisely how a professional achieves a flawless result, along with clear notes on what not to do to sidestep the most frequent baking mistakes. Whether the goal is a simple family sponge, a celebration cake for a birthday, or an elaborate tiered centrepiece worthy of a wedding, the structured lessons build confidence progressively, making this an ideal reference to return to again and again as skills develop. It's a substantial, beautifully produced hardback that belongs on the shelf of anyone serious about improving their baking and cake decorating, offering enough depth to keep even confident bakers discovering new techniques over repeated use.. Thousands of step-by-step photographs for total clarity. Covers baking fundamentals through to advanced sugarcraft decorating. Written by a multi-award-winning professional cake designer. Includes troubleshooting tips to avoid common baking mistakes. Suitable for beginners and more experienced bakers alike. A durable, beautifully presented hardback ideal for gifting. About the Author. Mich Turner MBE is a food scientist and the founder of the acclaimed Little Venice Cake Company, established in 1999. Known as the "Queen of Couture Cakes," she has created bespoke cakes for royalty, celebrities and high-profile events worldwide. A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Mich was appointed MBE in 2010 for services to the catering industry and has written several international bestselling books on cake baking and decorating.. Why You'll Love This Book. With its expert guidance, generous photography and progressive lessons, this hardback turns everyday baking into an achievable craft, giving home bakers the confidence to create genuinely impressive cakes for any occasion.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed above.