I read this book from cover to cover. I enjoyed the authors insights as to the reason behind the ingredients that make up basic cakes and how they work together. It was not hard to follow or understand. I appreciated his explanations about which type of ingredients work best...ie: Madagascar bourbon Vanilla or why not to use water in the recipes...even to mix with the cocoa powder in a chocolate cake. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the why's and how's of baking a delicious cake. He includes also, some amazing recipes for cakes of several different types, and the genache and fillings as well as the icings. I made a cake the very next day using his tips and methods of mixing. It turned out amazing and got raves from my friends. This book is now my go-to guide for all of my cake baking needs.

Share/Like this Review?