Casual cakes for every day! Whatever kind of cake you’re craving, celebrate the simple joy of baking. No special occasion required.
When the cake craving hits, this is the book you’ll be reaching for. No matter how busy your day is, there are all kinds of cakes you can fit in when the fancy takes you: Bundts and rolls, sheet cakes and loaves, cobblers and cheesecakes, and more! Cakes for Real Life is filled with 75 recipes (and plenty of variations) that are simple enough to mix together any day of the week, and scrumptious enough for any occasion—even if there is no occasion! Inside you’ll find recipes for:
- Breakfast Cakes: Lightly sweet and effortlessly comforting. Bring warmth to slow mornings with a Simple Ricotta Cake, Pumpkin Bread,or Matcha Strawberry Swirl Loaf.
- Snack Cakes and Teatime Treats: Bright bites to create yummy afternoon breaks, like a Plum Upside-Down Cake, Frosted Cranberry Apple Snack Cake, or Cinnamon Salted Honey Drizzle Loaf.
- Desserts and Simple Celebrations: Stylish treats for entertaining that come together with ease, like a Caramel Gingerbread Bundt Cake, Strawberry Elderflower Tiramisu, or Midnight Truffle Torte.
- Cakes to Gift, Wherever You Go: Thoughtful bakes to share everyday kindness, like a Banana Cinnamon Snacking Cake, Glazed Coffee Walnut Loaf, or Blueberry Buckle Bars.
- Cozy Days at Home: The simple pleasure of baking for yourself—these cakes are just for you, like a Self-Saucing Butterscotch Pudding, Brown Sugar Mug Cake for One, or Summer Spoon Cake.
In Cakes for Real Life, you’ll find approachable recipes made with familiar ingredients and clear step-by-step instructions. It’s never been simpler to satisfy sweet cravings: many recipes come together in under an hour, and many require only a whisk or one bowl, for easy mixing and minimal clean-up! This book has tips on how to pack cakes for gifts or picnics, and a chapter of easy add-ons to take your sweet treat to the next level. Beginner bakers will love the ease, while pros will relish the variety.
Whip up any of these tasty treats, and you’ll brighten even the dullest of days. After all, who doesn’t love a simple slice of cake?
