A cake that isn't decorated is a cake that isn't finished yet, and while you could just plaster it with chocolate icing, it is possible to do so much more. In this guide, Autumn Carpenter covers cake preparation and baking basics, then moves on to piping techniques for making flowers, decorative borders, and distinctive lettering. Along with an introduction to the tools you may need, here too are techniques for incorporating airbrushing, edible frosting, and chocolate molding for one-of-a-kind designs.