Table of Contents

Introduction

BUTTERCREAM BASICS
Our Buttercream, Colouring, Equipment, Piping, Nozzles

PIPING FLOWERS
Upright petal stroke, Pulled petal stroke, Simple petal stroke, Two-stroke petal, Other petal strokes, Pressure piping, Succulents, Leaves

CAKE BASICS
Cake recipes, Stacking and dowelling, Covering

SPRING
Violet Springtime Spiral
The Full Floral
Spring Wreath
Spring Pastel Cascade

SUMMER
Our Naked Cake
Dahlias on Display
Birdcage Bouquet
Summer Succulents

AUTUMN
Opulent Autumn Cascade
Bountiful Berries
Red and Gold Fall Foliage
Perfect Pumpkin

WINTER
Winter Warmer
Dear Reindeer
Shimmering Winter Wonder
Floral Christmas Tree

Templates
Suppliers
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Index

About the Author

Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes is a London-based company founded by two best friends, Valeri Valeriano and Christina Ong, who share the same passion. From that "sweet accident" when they discovered their talents, the duo never stopped believing in the power of buttercream. They have persevered and continuously innovated, receiving numerous international awards, press accolades, and writing three bestselling books. They have over 130,000 social media followers and teach classes online and in person all over the world.