Whether it's a birthday or wedding, promotion or dinner party, there's no better way to celebrate than with a slice of glorious cake. In Decorated April Carter shows home bakers how to take your cakes to the next level of amazingness. Crammed with over 50 original projects there is something for everyone, from beginners to experienced bakers.

Master the art of piping, add tiers, color and height to your basic cake, use fresh flowers, fruit and sprinkles for decorative impact, and discover new flavor combinations - April shows you all the tips and tricks that will take your cakes from good to show-stopping. Try your hand at a simple chocolate cake with rose-colored frosting, or for ambitious bakers there's a four-tiered vanilla cake decorated with fresh strawberries dipped in edible red glitter.

If you are bored of making basic sponges and want to take your baking and decorating skills to the next level, Decorated is the book for you.