From Cinderella's Glass Slipper to a ghastly Swamp Monster, these cakes are sure to be the hit of any kid's party! Gorgeous & Gruesome Cakes for Children contains 30 fun and original designs that are easy to make and delicious to eat. Beginners will appreciate the comprehensive section on cake-decorating basics, including useful advice on the necessary tools and equipment, while more experienced bakers will find inspiration in the fresh, fascinating creations. With scrumptious cake recipes to get you started, your masterpiece is certain to taste as good as it looks (even if it looks like a gooey Alien Egg!). 

These playful, naughty and just a bit risqué confections are sure to get the party started! Simple directions and 110 color photographs make recreating all 20 cakes at home a snap, and each of the designs can be further modified for endless variations. Decorators get instructions for making and using their own sugar glue, edible modeling paste, icings, and sugar support sticks in original designs which emphasize humor, rather than shock value. The designs are suitable for both men and women, and include a Hunky Firemen cake, the Almost Full Monty, Tunnel of Love, Pole Dancers, and Roly Poly Strip-a-Gram cakes, all sure to create quite a memorable impression at the next stag or bachelorette party, college graduation, or birthday celebration.