..".this is certainly a wonderful encyclopedia that can be used as reference or jumping off point for the experienced decorator as well as an all-in-one resources for intermediate or even ambitious beginners." --Pink Cake Box University

Masters of buttercream art Valeri Valeriano and Christina Ong left the Philippines in 2008 to work in the UK in the medical field. After learning how to make cupcake bouquets in 2011 they launched their business, Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes, and have since won numerous top international awards for their amazing buttercream designs. They teach classes in Europe, Asia and the US and headline at cake events around the world. Their first book, The Contemporary Buttercream Bible, charted at No.1 in cake decorating on Amazon just days after its release, and has already been translated into German and Spanish. They live in London. www.queenofheartscouturecakes.com

Introduction Buttercream Basics Basic buttercream recipe Equipment Nozzles Colouring Covering cakes Filling a piping bag Piping Advice Basic Petal Strokes FLOWERS White Pink Magenta Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Violet Leaves PROJECTS Contemporary Cake Opulent Cake Ombre Cake Rustic Cake Vintage Cake Suppliers Acknowledgments About the authors Index