"I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival," author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. "So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!" The Big Book of King Cake changes that, telling the thousands-year-old story through lush photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them. While king cakes are typically only available during Carnival season, readers can enjoy this book year-round. From the traditional cakes generations of New Orleanians have loved, to the unconventional creations that break all the rules, this book is your guide to the Crescent City's favorite baked good. The Big Book of King Cake is for anyone who loves food, history, sweets, culture, and of course, New Orleans.

We all deserve a little cake now and then. But with today's cramped kitchens and even more cramped schedules, making a big threelayer cake can be a monumental undertaking. And unless you're baking for an army, you risk having much of it go to waste. How about a small cake with big flavor? "Little Cakes is here to liberate us from the toobig, tooboring tyranny of boxed cake mixes and the traditional layercake recipes. Betty Crocker has fooled us into thinking that "yellow" and "white" are the only flavors available. We've forgotten about the imaginative range of cakes that our grandmothers made. Little Cakes brings back the creativity of those lost classics but updates them for today's smaller households. Illustrated with original watercolors, "Little Cakes makes a charming gift. But it's also an essential addition to any baker's bookshelf, with more modestsized cake recipes than any other cookbook. Rediscover the simple pleasures of baking and enrich any occasion with just the right amount of sweetness.

This title is packed with simple, jargon-free recipes for delicious little cakes and cookies that children will love to cook and eat. Each recipe is fully illustrated with mouth-watering colour photographs, and with clear step-by-step diagrams, to show what to do at each stage of a recipe.

Find sweet satisfaction with 50 easy, everyday cake recipes made with simple ingredients, one bowl, and no fuss. IACP AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Bon Appétit • The New York Times Book Review • Epicurious • Town & Country “[Snacking Cakes] hits the sweet spot. . . . Cake for breakfast? Yes, please!”—Martha Stewart Living In Snacking Cakes, the indulgent, treat-yourself concept of cake becomes an anytime, easy-to-make treat. Expert baker Yossy Arefi’s collection of no-fuss recipes is perfect for anyone who craves near-instant cake satisfaction. With little time and effort, these single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl (no electric mixers needed) and utilize ingredients likely sitting in your cupboard. They’re baked in the basic pans you already own and shine with only the most modest adornments: a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of glaze, a dollop of whipped cream. From Nectarine and Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake and Gingery Sweet Potato Cake to Salty Caramel Peanut Butter Cake and Milk Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cake, these humble, comforting treats couldn’t be simpler to create. Yossy’s rustic, elegant style combines accessible, diverse flavors in intriguing ways that make them easy for kids to join in on the baking, but special enough to serve company or bring to potlucks. Whether enjoyed in a quiet moment alone with a cup of morning coffee or with friends hungrily gathered around the pan, these ever-pleasing, undemanding cakes will become part of your daily ritual.

Satisfy your cake cravings with scaled down recipes everyone will love The Small-Batch Snacking Cake Cookbook is packed full of recipes that are quick to prep, big on taste, and only use simple ingredients—meaning anytime is cake time! You'll create 75 small cakes (each has 10 servings or less) that are perfect for breakfast grab-and-go, sweetening up after-school snacking, or simply celebrating that it's Tuesday. What sets this cake book apart from other dessert cookbooks: Build your small-cake kitchen—Gather basic equipment, tools, and the ingredients you should always have on hand before you even think to hit the preheat button. Master cake-making basics—These perfect little snacking cakes are easy to make, especially with the included tips on how to prep your pans, hone your mixing technique, check for doneness, and more. Find your cake fast—Recipes are organized by main flavors, occasion, and dietary requirements, to help you satisfy your craving quickly and easily. Create just the right amount of "no-occasion" cake to satisfy your sweet tooth using these delicious small-batch recipes.

The mother-and-daughter team behind the acclaimed Riviera Bakehouse in Westchester, New York, presents more than 60 fabulous new recipes for cupcakes, small cakes, muffins, and other mini treats, in this comprehensive introduction to baking in miniature.

You don't need to be an experienced baker to turn out sweet sensations with these 55 triple-tested, no-fail recipes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and tarts straight from Good Housekeeping's test kitchens. Tips from the pros and easy-to-follow directions ensure satisfying success. You'll find the classics plus new delectable treats, including Oatmeal Chocolate-Cherry Cookies, Chocolate-Almond Meringues, Strawberry Cheesecake Pie, Mango Tart, and more. Plus: perforated blank recipe cards for gift giving!