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Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More  by Carole Walter
Carole Walter is renowned for her meticulous directions, foolproof recipes, and scrumptious results. In Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More , Carole turns her attention to the types of treats that are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert - the sweets people most like to make at home to enjoy with family and friends. From pound cakes, coffee cakes, muffins, and other quick breads to scones, sweet biscuits, Bundt cakes, and buckles, Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More features more than 200 irresistible recipes including Almond Croissants, Crystallized Ginger Pound Cake, Glazed Orange Ricotta Cookies, and many more.

,  416 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Roland Mesnier's Basic to Beautiful Cakes  by Roland Mesnier and Lauren Chattman
In his twenty-five years as Executive White House Pastry Chef, Roland Mesnier prided himself on creating a unique dessert for every special occasion, from elaborate State Dinners and formal receptions to smaller family gatherings and birthday celebrations. In Roland Mesnier's Basic to Beautiful Cakes , the author of the classic and comprehensive Dessert University shows home cooks how to create desserts that can be beautifully embellished to serve any occasion by using a small set of foolproof cake recipes. Hazelnut Ring Cake, for example, can be served on its own at teatime, as it was in the Reagan White House or, with the addition of espresso-flavored whipped cream and a crown of caramelized phyllo, can become the memorable culmination o

,  304 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Carol Deacon's Little Book of Easy Christmas Cakes  by Carol Deacon

Paperback,  36 pp,  $17.95. Buy now

EASY PARTY CAKES  by Debbie Brown
Easy Party Cakes contains 30 fun and original novelty cakes for both adults and children. All the cakes are tasty, easy to create and look fabulous. The book begins with a comprehensive section on getting started with cake decorating, including advice on basic tools and equipment. Cake recipes are also provided, giving a delicious base to all the designs. Adults and children alike will love every cake, whether it is a Sleepy Ted, Princess Cupcakes, Champagne Bubbles or the Queenie Mum. Birthdays will really go with a bang with the choice of a cake from Easy Party Cakes!

,  128 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

180 Great Every Day Cakes and Bakes  by Martha Day
From Treacle Tart and Angel Cake to Focaccia and Meringues, this comprehensive book contains stunning recipes suitable for all the family. Covering all the traditional favourites, including Spiced Date and Walnut Cake or Wholemeal Bread, as well as more unusual ideas such as Sweet Potato and Raisin Bread, this compilation of more than 180 recipes is a must for bakers.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

The Confetti Cakes Cookbook  by Elisa Strauss
When the world-famous shoe designer Manolo Blahnik walked into his surprise birthday party and saw the cake that was waiting for him - a Manolo stiletto perched alluringly next to a tissue-filled shoebox - it was his turn to ogle someone else's talent. The cake, created by Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes in New York, was a sensation. This unique book contains projects for every skill level, from gorgeous, sugar-dusted heart cookies to delightful billiard-ball cupcakes, to sculpted cakes in the shape of wine bottles and Chinese takeout boxes. Stunning projects for every occasion, suggestions for time-saving shortcuts, and hot tips for fabulous results, all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams.

,  224 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Exceptional Cakes; Baker & Spice  by Dan Lepard and Richard Whittington
London's acclaimed bakery Baker & Spice offers a number of tempting treats - fresh apple and plum tarts, little tarts filled with rich lemon curd, chocolate and caramel cakes. This book helps the home cook to recreate some of the favourite recipes in the comfort of their own kitchen

Paperback,  160 pp,  $17.95. Buy now

Mix and Bake  by Belinda Jeffery
An Australian compendium of country baking recipes beautifully illustrated with colour and black & white photographs. Cakes, slices, tarts pies and biscuits. Great recipes and lots of helpful tips.

Hardback,  304 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

300 Teatime Treats, Cakes, Sweets & Desserts   by Valerie Ferguson
A fantastic recipe collection offering sweet treats and inspiration for every occasion, whether a family bake-out, a festive high tea, or a grand finale to an elegant dinner. This book includes over 300 recipes to suit everyone, from more everyday tempting teabreads, cookies and muffins to wickedly indulgent chocolate cakes, irresistible fruit tarts, light and moreish pastries, filled cr�pes and iced fancies.

Paperback,  640 pp,  $45.00. Buy now

Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations  by Nancie McDermott
Taste the chocolatey goodness of Mississippi Mud or marvel at the extravagant elegance of the Lady Baltimore and there will be no doubt that Southerners know how to bake a cake. Here are 65 recipes for some of the most delicious ever. Jam cakes and jelly rolls; humble pear bread and peanut cake; whole chapters on both chocolate and coconut cakes�each moist and delicious forkful represents the spirit of the South. A Baking 101 section offers the cake basics, some finishing touches (that means frosting and lots of it!), and the how-to's of storing each lovely concoction so that the last slice tastes as fresh and delightful as the first.

Paperback,  168 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Brownies to Die For!  by Bev Shaffer
Written by award-winning chef, culinary instructor, food columnist, and bakery director Bev Shaffer, this tasted-and-tested collection spans the brownie spectrum. In addition to a history of brownies, baking basics, and use-fill information on chocolate, the recipes collected here include everything from classics like Deluxe Brownies with Caramel Sauce and Swirled Brownies to more adventuresome suggestions like Raspberry-Mascarpone-Filled Brownies, Kahlua Brownies, Macadamia-Nut White Brownies, Cappuccino Brownies, and much more. A chapter on Brownies as Art will encourage you to dip, dunk, and layer your once-basic brownies, and another chapter on frostings and glazes will further inspire you to make that special brownie even more irresist

,  224 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Bars and Squares  by Jill Snyder
Bars and squares (flapjacks) are so easy to make, and they provide such sweet satisfaction. This book features 200 yummy recipes with a wide variety of flavours - fruits, nuts, spices, chocolate, and more - that make these ideal tasty treats. In this collection, Jill Snyder brings together her favourite recipes which are enhanced by lip-smacking full-colour photographs. 12 chapters include: kid-friendly offerings no-baking recipes chocolate treats brownies fruit squares nut bars healthy options shortbreads and, adult bars. Recipes include: chocolate bars - apricot almond bars - chocolate buttercrunch bars - mocha cheesecake squares - cherry pecan shortbread squares - praline bars.

Paperback,  256 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

One Cake, One Hundred Desserts: Learn One Foolproof Cake Recipe and Make One Hundred Desserts   by Greg Case
ith One Cake, One Hundred Desserts master just one basic cake recipe and you'll be able to turn out one hundred other desserts simply by adding a pinch of this or a dash of that. The basic cake is easy. While the rich golden vanilla flavor is scrumptious on its own with nothing more than a sprinkle of powdered sugar, why stop there? The same recipe can be transformed into gooey, guilty-pleasure favorites such as Peanut Butter and Jelly Upside-Down Cake, Root Beer Float Ice Cream Cake, or Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake. The basic recipe can also be turned into other show-stopping desserts, from cookies and brownies to pies, puddings, and petits fours. Whip up delectable treats like Banana Cream Roulade, Orange Vanilla Baked Alaska, Double Ch

Hardback,  224 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Perfect Light Desserts: Fabulous Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and More Made with Real Butter, Sugar, Flour, and Eggs, All Under 300 Calories Per Gene   by Nick Malgieri
verybody loves dessert, but nobody loves the calories. Perfect Light Desserts offers recipes for desserts rich enough to satisfy any sweet tooth -- but with sensible calorie counts. Master baker Nick Malgieri and healthful food expert David Joachim have joined forces to create 125 exceptional desserts without the usual quantities of fats and sugars. The focus is on flavor and texture achieved through balanced ingredient combinations and superior baking techniques. Not a single recipe has more than 300 calories per serving. The results are nothing short of spectacular, with desserts that range from devil's food cake (complete with fluffy icing) to a lemon custard highlighted with a colorful raspberry sauce. Old-fashioned American favorit

Hardback,  336 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Buttercup Bakes at Home  by Jennifer Appel
When prepared the old-fashioned way, nothing tastes as delicious and comforting as homemade sweets fresh from the oven. Now Jennifer Appel, cookbook author and owner of the world-famous Buttercup Bake Shop, shares more of her popular recipes in Buttercup Bakes at Home, a collection of more than 75 new and tempting treats from the much-loved bakery and her own kitchen, for home cooks to enjoy. Family and friends will swoon over the Lemon Coconut-Filled White Buttermilk Cake, Buttercup Golden Layer Cake with Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream, and Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake. A wide variety of cookies, bars, and other goodies, such as Dried Cranberry Pumpkin Bars, Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars, Pear Nectarine Crisp, Mixed Berry Trifle, and Choc

,  125 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Coffee Cakes  by Lou Seibert Pappas
Trust the author of 'Biscotti' (over 200,000 sold worldwide) to deliver the secrets of great kuchen in the kitchen! Traditional coffee cakes, delicious new flavours, quick recipes, and more elaborate yeast breads - they're all here, and they're all perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnics, and desserts. Tips for baking techniques including preferred ingredients, how to manage dough, and how to store and serve coffee cakes are included in this gorgeously photographed collection. Bringing comfort to the table is made easy-all it takes is 'Coffee Cakes'!

Paperback,  132 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Cakes Galore  by Valerie Barrett
Cast your mind back to your childhood days and awaken your senses and memories with this heart-warming compendium of irresistible cake recipes. Delicious photographs of the cakes accompany 120 recipes. The chapters include: Afternoon Tea, Grandma's Favorites, Special Occasion Cakes, Cakes for Kids, Dessert Cakes and Healthy and Special Diet Cakes This comprehensive collection of all-time classic cake recipes contains loads of old favorites to bring back sweet memories of childhood, and a number of new recipes that will have the whole family pleading for more. You?ll find old staples like the Pink and White Birthday cake and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake to new interpretations of traditional recipes like German Chocolate cake and Rum Cake. Cakes

Paperback,  192 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Muffins Galore  by Catherine Atkinson
Not just for breakfast anymore, muffins are appropriate for every occasions and meal. Delicious photographs of the muffins accompany 120 recipes. The chapters include: Fruit muffins, Chocolate Muffins, Nuts and Spices, Savory Muffins, and Healthy and Special Diet Muffins. This comprehensive collection of all-time classic muffin recipes contains loads of old favorites to bring back sweet memories of childhood, and a number of new recipes that will have the whole family pleading for more. You?ll find old staples like Mixed Berry Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Swirl Muffins to new interpretations of traditional recipes like Sweet Potato, Roasted Chili and Feta to Coffee Walnut and Fresh Raspberry and Lemon Muffins. Muffins Galore

Paperback,  192 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Good Housekeeping Great Cakes 
Have you ever tried baking a cake for a birthday or special occasion only to be disappointed when it didn't turn out as planned? This comprehensive illustrated guide to cake baking will provide all the answers you're looking for with tips to ensure you never go wrong again. Here you'll find tried and tested recipes for baking at home that will never let you down. Everything, from the most delicious, rich chocolate cake to scrumptious cookies, is included and all the recipes have been triple tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute. 101 Great Cakes includes recipes for all kinds of sweet treats: cakes and biscuits, pastries and tarts. Each recipe is clearly explained so that even the most inexperienced baker will feel confident and inspired

,  192 pp,  $39.99. Buy now

Cake Bible  by Anonymous
Cake baking is a wonderfully rewarding skill, and one that many of us have enjoyed from an early age. Many people remember helping Mum or Grandma in the kitchen, stirring the cake mixture and being lucky enough to lick the spoon or bowl at the end of the mixing. This book contains 130 delectable recipes, with easy instructions

Paperback,  132 pp,  $14.95. Buy now