THE ONLY CAKE BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED

A quote from TISH BOYLE:   "There's something magical about the process of making a cake from scratch, a process that transforms a few simple ingredients--butter, sugar, flour, and eggs--into culinary artistry."

--Tish Boyle 

    Truly this is the only cake book you'll ever need.  I have a ton of cookbooks, And this is by far the BEST CAKE BOOK that I've ever seen. 

    I spend a lot of time on the internet, looking at recipes, checking conversions,  seeing what goes with what. Looking at video's on this and that so I have a clearer picture as to what I'm wanting to bake.  Looking for that little trick that no one tells you about.  "I know you all have been there and done that."

    Cakes are the edible symbol of life's celebrations, and this comprehensive resource is a celebration of cakes and the love and artistry that go into making them. Tish Boyle, the award-winning author and editor of Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines, unlocks the secrets to baking great cakes, with nearly 200 irresistible recipes and practical guidance on ingredients, equipment, and techniques.

    The Cake Book includes recipes ranging from pound cakes and coffee cakes tomeringue, mousse, and ice cream cakes to fillings, frostings, and more. Throughout, color and black-and-white photographs and drawings show you important techniques and spectacular end results. A difficulty rating with each recipe helps you decide which to make, depending on how much time?or ambition?you have. You'll find recipes for traditional favorites, like Deeply Dark Devil's Food Cake and Apple Cake with Maple Frosting, as well as intriguing variations, such as Jasmine and Ginger Plum Upside-Down Cake, Hazelnut Vanilla Cheesecake, and White Chocolate Strawberry Meringue Cake.

    Complete with decorating tips and techniques, a troubleshooting table, and a comprehensive listing of sources to help you find the best equipment and ingredients, this book is an essential reference you'll always turn to, whether you're new to cake baking or are an accomplished pastry chef looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, and recipes. From simple cakes for everyday get-togethers to layered creations befitting special occasions,     The Cake Book will help you bake the perfect cake every time. 

     Tish Boyle is a graduate of La Varenne École de Cuisine in Paris and has been in the food business for over 20 years. She is currently the editor of Dessert Professional magazine (formerly Chocolatier magazine), a bi-monthly publication for the pastry and dessert industry. Tish was previously an editor at Good Housekeeping magazine and has worked as a recipe developer for many large food corporations and national magazines. She is the author of Diner Desserts (Chronicle Books, 2000), The Good Cookie (John Wiley, 2002) and The Cake Book (John Wiley, 2006), and the co-author of five other cookbooks. Visit her website at www.tishboyle.com and her blog at www.tishboyle.blogspot.com.

     I have a ton of cookbooks, Sauces, Baking, Candy making, French, Italian and A bunch of CHOCOLATE books, books on Baking.  But this is by far the best one yet. In the book she goes through and gives a difficulty revue as to easy to professional levels. She talks about pans, ingredients, frosting, how the get the effects you want in your cake.

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