Seattle's favourite cupcake bakery, Trophy Cupcakes and Party, is adored for its mouthwatering cupcakes and charming party favours. The secrets to their magic are now yours in this essential guide to cupcakes and party planning for every occasion, from luxe soirees to crafty kids' parties. Inside you'll find 25 recipes for Trophy's most beloved and unique flavours, including red velvet, lemon meringue, triple chocolate and pina colada, as well as the basics on how to generate party themes, ingenious decorating and entertaining ideas and insider baking and frosting tips from Trophy founder Jennifer Shea.

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