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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: Baking, Cake Decorating, Cookbook

Book Review:
Elaine MacGregor's ''The All-Colour Cake Decorating Course'' is exactly what its title promises—a comprehensive, visually rich course in cake decoration. With step-by-step guidance from basics through advanced techniques, this book serves as both a tutorial for beginners and a reference for experienced decorators.

The book's structure is logical and progressive. It starts with getting the basics right: the cake itself, the filling, and the icing. This foundation is crucial—beautiful decoration on a poorly baked or badly iced cake won't succeed. Only after establishing fundamentals does it move to decorating techniques, covering both simple and elaborate methods.

The range of projects is impressive: 28 traditional festive and celebration cakes plus 10 fantasy cakes. This variety ensures the book remains useful across many occasions. Traditional cakes cover standard celebrations; fantasy cakes allow for creative expression and special themes.

The inclusion of information on both making and purchasing decorations is practical. Not every decorator wants to make every element from scratch, and knowing what can be bought saves time while maintaining quality.

The association with ''Kitchen of Slayer Spoon'' suggests professional backing and tested recipes.

For Sri Lankan cake decorators, this book offers structured learning that can build skills systematically. The step-by-step format with color photography makes techniques accessible. Traditional cakes work for local celebrations; fantasy cakes add creative options.

The all-color presentation presumably means clear, helpful photographs throughout—essential for a decorating guide.

The main limitation is that the book's age (not specified) may affect the currency of designs. Cake decorating trends evolve. But fundamental techniques remain relevant.