This is a signed copy by the author Collete Peters

This is a book by Colette, on cakes designed specifically for birthdays.

Chapters include Signs of the Zodiac, Flowers of the Month, Birthstone Cakes, Assorted Party Cakes, Basic Recipies (Bourbon Chocolate Cake, Colette’s White Cake, Basic Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream, Meringue Buttercream, Chocolate Ganache, Modeling Chocolate, Rolled Fondant, Royal Icing, Desert Cookies).

Including a chapter with instructions on basic techniques including Building a Tiered Cake, Piping Techniques, Gum-Paste Decorations, Run-in Sugar, Airbrushing, Brush Embroidery, Sugar Molds, and Painting with Gold and Iridescent Colors.