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Bundt Cake Bliss: Delicious Desserts from Midwest Kitchens

Susanna Short

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

How does an ordinary person make a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing cake in a snap? With a bundt pan, of course! Foodie Susanna Short brings back the beautiful bundts of yesteryear with mouthwatering, kitchen-tested recipes for busy families, elegant entertainers, and confection connoisseurs everywhere in Bundt Cake Bliss.

From vintage favorites like Quick Orange Kiss and Tunnel of Fudge to fanciful finds like Green Chili Cornbread and Mexican Hot Chocolate Mini Bundts, this delightful book features just about every delectable bundt baked by the Midwest’s own since the handy pan burst into the baking scene in the 1960s. And don’t forget the dozens of glazes, sauces, and frostings sure to transform any cake into a shining crown of glory.

Here is a cookbook that makes baking accessible to all, where fun is an essential tool in the kitchen. Among the delicious recipes and stories of the cakes and their creators are tips for dressing up bundts for special occasions and for managing those unexpected mishaps. And to top it off, Short offers warm and humorous reflections about the power of bundts in building community. 

Susanna Short is a caterer who has been baking with passion and curiosity since the age of six. Dorothy “Dotty” Dalquist and her husband H. David Dalquist developed the original Bundt pan for their company, NordicWare. 

Colette's Cakes: The Art of Cake Decorating

Colette Peters

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Sorry, I hate to say... 3 out of 5 stars.
12 of 15 people found this review helpful.

I am someone who really admires Colette's work. I had bought all of her cake books except this one and "Colette's Christmas" (going for $200 now as opposed to the usual $30+-... what does that tell you about her popularity??) (YOU GO GIRL) However, I just received Colette's Cakes and am a little disappointed. This must be one of Colette's 1st books. These cakes offered no real challenge at all for me. Hey, I guess you have to start somewhere. Colette has grown and developed so much!! I really am one of her biggest fans!! Just thought you might want to know this book is a little light on the creative side, compared to Colette's work we know and love today!! :) P.S. - Her Chocolate Bourbon Cake Recipe in her book "Colette's Birthday Cakes" is UNBELIEVABLY delicious!!! I made the cover cake and was SO "THE HERO" at that party!! Thanks Colette!! :D

Editorial Review:

Painter and former Tiffany's designer Colette Peters presents complete instructions for reproducing 34 of her most gorgeous and inventive cakes. Step-by-step directions and more than 200 line drawings and color photos guarantee that even a novice will be able to create exceptional cakes from the very beginning. Includes recipes for white and chocolate cake, icings, and more. Color photos.

50 Easy Party Cakes

Debbie Brown

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Time Consuming but Worth It 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I have never made any type of cake like this before and decided to try it after looking at this book. I made the fairy toadstool cake which you can see on the back cover (and my picture above). I guess this was my "neurotic mom" birthday project! I was planning an enchanted woodland fairy party for my daughter's 4th birthday and couldn't find any other cakes that I liked. I found that I needed a lot of tools and materials before I could start, so the preparation took some time. All of the instructions were very clear though and I just followed them step by step. It took me a few nights to finish it and everyone was really impressed. The cake itself did not taste that great but I just added ice cream and everyone was happy.

50 Easy Party Cakes 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book has loads of great ideas for beautiful birthday cakes. I haven't tried making one yet so I don't know if they're easy. But I will surely be using one of the ideas for my 2 year olds up and coming birthday.

Editorial Review:

If you're planning a party and pressed for time, look no further! This collection of striking yet simple cake designs is guaranteed to provide the solution. These eye-catching cakes are surprisingly easy to make.

The Birthday Cake Book: 75 Recipes for Candle-Worthy Creations

Dede Wilson

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Inspirational 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book provides some fresh and fun ideas for the cook who wants to try something new and different for that annual event - the birthday. After years of making birthday cakes for family members, one can fall into the routine of making the same old time-tested recipe. It's time to get enthusiastic again about birthdays!! This book gives the home cook glorious photographs of what they can create and recipes that are easy to follow. Even better, give the book to the kids and ask them to choose their birthday cake this year! The recipes are not all for the kids - there are some pretty elegant cakes for more sophisticated adult tastes. The book includes basic cake and frosting recipes for making cakes for any occasion - no need to limit it to birthdays. Your family will thank you for buying this book.

Editorial Review:

You only get one birthday each year, and in this book Dede Wilson has created 75 recipes for special cakes that will make your celebration a memorable one. The book begins with a set of master batter and frosting recipes that can be mixed and matched and used as the basis for fun, inspired cakes like Confetti 'n' Sprinkles Cake, Teeny-Tiny Chocolate-Orange Birthday Cake, Grand Golden 50th Birthday Cake, and the Banana Split Cake. With this book, anyone can bake and decorate cakes like a pro at home!

Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes

Alisa Huntsman, Peter Wynne

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Easy to follow ,lots of good tips! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is a very beautiful cook book,the pictures and all the how to do information really helps me out and makes me want to bake these enticing cakes.It will make for very nice hostess gifts over the coming Holiday Season. The cakes look very professional, but even a non baker like me can bake one..truly amazing!

Irrestible Indeed! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

What a delightful reading experience! Sky High is well-written and a pleasure to read. Beautiful, full-page color photos accompany nearly every recipe, and the paper is sturdy and high-quality. The Baker's Notes throughout the book offer additional tips to ensure baking and frosting success.

The cakes are inventive and there were many new, delicious-sounding combinations that I am eager to try (such as chai cake with honey-ginger cream, Halloween sweet potato cake and chocolate-hazelnut gianduja cake).

Chapters include Baking Basics (a primer on ingredients and equipment), Chocolate Cakes, Vanilla Cakes, Fruit-Flavored Cakes, Nut and Spice Cakes, Cakes with a World Flavor, and Holiday and Special-Occasion Cakes.

The recipes are straightforward and easy to follow. An amateur baker armed with the chapter on baking basics and an attention to detail should be able to create any of these masterpieces (perhaps with the exception of the three wedding cakes which seem slightly challenging).

Editorial Review:

A classic layer cake has always been the best party pleaser, but this cookbook takes dessert to a whole new level. Sky High celebrates the triple-layer cake in all its glorious incarnations with more than 40 decadent and delicious recipes. The wide range of flavors will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. The book features such delights as Boston Cream Pie, Mile-High Devil's Food Cake, and Key West Cake. There are even three astonishingly beautiful (and totally do-able) wedding cakes! From luscious chocolate creations to drizzled caramel confections, take simple layer cakes to new heights with Sky High.

Wedding Cakes You Can Make: Designing, Baking, and Decorating the Perfect Wedding Cake

Dede Wilson

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Beginner Info 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I checked this book out from the library when I was first asked by a family member to make their wedding cake. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Especially for me at the time it was extremely helpful.

What it does tell you:
~The basics of baking a cake including tips on pans, mixers and ingredients.
~A basic how to for assembling a stacked cake.
~Basic recipes for cakes (white, yellow, chocolate)and a basic (non powdered sugar) frosting.
~Several flavor combinations that expand on the basic recipes.
~Simple decorating ideas
~Suggestions on schedules for when to make each component of the cake (you don't have to do it all the day before!)
~Charts on serving sizes, pan sizes, pan capacities, amounts of frostings, syrups, fillings needed for each size cake, etc.

What it won't tell you:
~How to use frosting tips to make designs. This isn't a cake decorating book in that sense. Most of the designs while pretty are simple and use very basic frosting techniques. The book does instruct you on how to do the ones shown.
~It isn't really a cookbook so don't expect to have many different types of recipes. She has a few basic ones that are expanded on to make many variations (and she has plenty of suggestions) but if you are looking for a bunch of different types of recipes, this isn't the book you want.

I bought this book because I like having all the flavor ideas in one handy reference and the photos are beautiful. It was extremely helpful to me when I was doing my first cakes but if you are experienced you likely already have the recipes (or similar ones). For an experienced wedding cake maker this book will probably be far too simplistic. For the novice though, it is an excellent resource that gives you the confidence and tools you need to actually pull off a wedding cake. :)

Editorial Review:

Make the cake?

Yes, you can.

If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake--and you don't have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process--from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.

"If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result."
--Donna Ferrari, BRIDE'S magazine

The 50 Best Cheesecakes in the World: The Winning Recipes from the Nationwide "Love that Cheesecake" Contest

Larry Zisman, Honey Zisman

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Only Cheesecake Cookbook You'll Ever Need 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This is the first cheesecake cookbook I bought. I found it easy to substitute other ingredients to change the flavor of a given cheescake. My friends think I'm a cheesecake guru and beg me to bring a cheesecake to parties and get togethers. They even offer to purchase the ingredients. I love this book and can't imagine making a cheesecake without it! It easy to make a great cheesecake when the recipes are so easy to follow.

Editorial Review:

If you're passionate about cheesecake, you'll love the gourmet and classic recipes assembled in this tempting book. Featured are the winning recipes from the Nationwide "Love That Cheesecake" Contest-50 of the richest, sweetest, creamiest, most delectable cheesecakes imaginable.Organized by pan size, the recipes include: key-lime cheesecake, marzipan-raspberry cheesecake, chocolate-malt cheesecake, hazelnut-heaven cheesecake, white-Christmas cheesecake, pumpkin party cheesecake, Black Forest cheesecake, tri-colored Italian cheesecake, southern sweet-potato cheesecake. Also included are irresistible cheesecake recipes from the Plaza Hotel, the Williamsburg Inn, the Hotel Hershey, and other renowned kitchens across the country.Complete with helpful hints for preparing the perfect cheesecake, along with a generous dollop of cheesecake trivia, this sublime little cookbook is sure to delight everyone who loves sinking a fork into a fresh piece of cheesecake.

Celebrate with a Cake!

Lindy Smith

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Beautiful Book, Great Ideas! 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

From geometric to whimsical to out and out gorgeous, the cakes in the book are a great inspiration to decorators at all levels. The recipes are British, but the decorating ideas are universal and the work is beautifully precise and clean. The step-by-step instructions are really well photographed and easy to follow. I just with the book were longer! I want more!

Editorial Review:

Celebrate special moments such as weddings, anniversaries, Christenings and birthdays with a cake as memorable as the occasion.

Well-known novelty cake designer Lindy Smith offers a comprehensive guide to making a range of beautiful celebration cakes, and guides the reader step by step from baking and carving to icing and adding special finishing touches.

A clear techniques section introduces the wide range of equipment available to today's cake maker, and explains how to make sponge, fruitcake, fondant, buttercream and other recipes required. The 15 projects have easy-to-follow illustrated steps revealing how to create and decorate the cakes. Handy tips for short-cuts and creative variation ideas throughout allow you to tailor each cake to your timescale and taste, resulting in bespoke cakes for any occasion. Handy templates and cutting guides are provided to ensure professional results every time.

Cake Decorating For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))

Joe LoCicero

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great Primer 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

The recipes in the book were good, but the best part about the book were the simplest tips. Basic information on how to frost cakes was the most valuable, but also the step-by-step guide on how to make specific theme cakes for birthdays, weddings, showers and whatever else the author dreamed up.

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Create wedding, shower, holiday, and festive kids' cakes

Easy at-home instruction for making and decorating fabulous cakes

Want to make beautiful cakes? This fun, instructive guide gives you simple techniques for creating cakes for all celebrations. You get expert advice in all the basics -- from baking to icing to decorating with style. You'll also find delicious foolproof recipes, great ideas for themed cakes, and savvy tips for starting a cake decorating business!

Discover how to:


* Find ingredients and supplies
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Make a cake from scratch
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Use frostings and fillings
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Cut and serve a cake
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Troubleshoot cake catastrophes
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Master creative techniques

101 More Things to do with a Cake Mix

Stephanie Ashcraft

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

What could possibly top the New York Times best-selling cookbook 101 Things to Do With a Cake Mix by Stephanie Ashcraft? Why, more delicious cake mix recipes of course! Coming this spring, it's 101 More Things to Do with a Cake Mix! Stephanie Ashcraft has done it again, serving up more lovin' for every busy dessert-lover's oven. 101 More Things to Do with A Cake Mix includes simple and delicious recipes-all using cake mix as a main ingredient-for sweet rolls, breads, cookies, cakes, trifles, ice cream sandwiches and cakes, dessert pizzas, and much more. With a delightful variety of recipes to choose from, there's a sweet treat for every occasion. Don't miss out on what will surely be another New York Times best-seller!

RECIPE:

Banana Split Pizza

1 white or vanilla cake mix

1 egg

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

8 ounces whipped topping

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

2 bananas, thinly sliced.

1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Caramel ice cream topping, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cake mix, egg, and butter together. Mix in flour. Spread dough thinly to cover a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Bake 10-14 minutes or until a light golden brown. Allow to cool completely. Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese and whipped topping together. Spread over cookie layer. Top evenly with fruit and nuts. Drizzle caramel ice cream topping over top, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Stephanie Ashcraft, author of 101 Things to do With a Cake Mix and 101 Things to do With a Slow Cooker, was raised near Kirklin, Indiana. She received a bachelor's degree in family science and a teaching certificate from Brigham Young University. Since 1998, she has taught cooking classes for Macey's Little Cooking Theater in Provo and Orem, Utah. She and her husband, Ivan, reside in Provo with their children.