In the autumn issue of Cakes & Sugarcraft we’re pleased to bring you over 25 stunning step-by-step projects from top cake designers and sugarcrafters including Peggy Porschen and Alan Dunn. Whether you want to have a go at the projects to hone your sugarcraft skills or just flick through the magazine over a cup of tea for inspiration, there’s plenty to choose from. Autumn holds plenty of exciting events to celebrate with a cake, from a gingerbread haunted house for Halloween to an explosive chocolate and marshmallow cake for Fireworks Night.

Essential skills and the latest techniques are all covered, including two contemporary royal icing creations, Maisie Parrish’s humorous novelty modelling, carved cakes and cocoa painting. There are some fantastic children’s birthday cake ideas, starting with Debbie Brown’s design starring much-loved children’s character Angelina Ballerina. Phil Vickery’s gluten-free sponge recipe ensures that people with special diets can enjoy a piece of birthday cake, while Annabel Karmel’s delicious recipes are a great way of getting children into the kitchen and encouraging them to cook their own food.

We’re excited to announce the finalists of our search for the most Iconic Cake from the past 100 issues of Cakes & Sugarcraft. Since the very first issue 15 years ago, expert cake decorators have helped to shape the development of cake design, introducing new trends and techniques to readers. Turn to page 98 for information on how to take part in the final vote. In this issue’s features, we celebrate an up-and-coming cake designer in Sugarcrafters and give you the latest news from around the world.

Get this issue free when you buy Cakes & Sugarcraft issue 105. This offer is available for a limited time only and until stocks last.