Christmas brings out the creative and traditional elements in all of us, and nowhere is this more evident than in the cake that takes centre place at your festive feast. Here Nadene Hurst, with her guest author Julie Springall, present over 20 exquisite cake designs to suit every taste and style, From classic, traditional designs to contemporary cakes with a modern feel, this book has the perfect cake for any Christmas table.Classical and stylish, but always conveying a festive theme, these sugarpaste and royai iced cakes will provide ideas and inspiration for cake decorators of all abilities. Winter scenes, religious themes and Christmas wreaths and flowers are all featured, together with individual Christmas cakes and slices, Many of the cakes have been designed with the time-conscious decorator in mind, ensuring that even the busiest sugarcrafter can create something simpie but attractive when time is at a premium,The step-by-step text, together with beautiful, fuil colour photography demonstrate every stage of the cake decorating process. Covering a range of skills, from simple cut outs and moulding to piping, painting and run outs, Classic & Contemporary Christmas Cakes has designs to suit beginners and experienced decorators alike.No matter how traditiona! or contemporary you like your Christmas table, this festive book is sure to have the perfect cake design for you.