Cakes & Sugarcraft Magazine JulyAugust 2021 Back Issue

Not to boast or anything, but we’ve got tonnes of amazing, colourful projects in this issue. Whether you’re planning a summer party, organising a wedding or hosting a get-together, we’ve got you covered with an array of eye-catching tutorials.

Wedding season is here and it’s going to be a busy one. Fancy something extravagant? Check out Elli Saayman’s beautiful butterfly cake – inspired by summer and warmth, the modelled butterflies atop the textured watercolour backdrop really sets it apart. Looking for something that pays tribute to classic styles? Have a go at Zoe Clark’s simple two-tiered ombre cake with watercolour wafer paper rosettes and ruffles.

There’s also plenty of other celebration cakes for you to be inspired by. Pamela McCaffrey’s pretty lavender cake would look lovely on your table for a summer party. And if you like that, you’ll be buzzing to try the gorgeous bee-inspired honey cake with caramelised honey buttercream, Flexi-Ice honeycomb, edible gold leaf and sugarpaste bees, topped off with homemade macarons.

Emily Hankins’ fabulous flamingo cake will tickle you pink. Using chocolate and hand-painted techniques, this fun cake is suitable for parties and summer festivities. Or test your modelling skills and create a school of cute sea creature characters, perfect for a birthday or ocean-themed party.

We’ve also got a bunch of small treats that are easy to prepare but still deliver that wow-factor. Quintessentially summer, we think you’ll love some homemade G&T-inspired macarons. Or go for gold and celebrate the Olympics this July with royal icing sport biscuits. And if you really want to put your icing skills to the test, give Megan Hamer’s retro summer designs a whirl and learn about different consistencies and decorative techniques.