Dorie’s Anytime Cakes: A James Beard Award Winner’s Collection of 100+ Simple Illustrated Recipes

Name: Dorie’s Anytime Cakes: A James Beard Award Winner’s Collection of 100+ Simple Illustrated Recipes
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Rating: 4.2 (105 reviews)
Author: Dorie Greenspan

by Dorie Greenspan

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4.2 stars from 105 reviews

316 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by Harvest

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Perfect for you if...

You want reliable cake recipes that don't demand special ingredients or three hours of your evening.
You appreciate Dorie Greenspan's teaching style and have loved her previous books but want something focused and practical.
You're drawn to beautifully illustrated cookbooks that make you want to bake, not just read about baking.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for show-stopping multi-layer cakes with elaborate decorations and techniques.
You prefer dense reference books with extensive technical explanations over conversational, accessible recipes.
You need low-sugar, grain-free, or heavily restricted diet alternatives; these are traditional cakes.

About this book

A collection of over 100 cake recipes from James Beard Award–winning author Dorie Greenspan. The book features simple cakes that require basic pantry ingredients and minimal preparation, designed to be enjoyed fresh from the oven with little or no embellishment. Most recipes include only a dusting of powdered sugar or light icing, if anything. The collection spans various cake types: loaves, rounds, muffins, crumbles, Bundts, and savory cakes, along with recipes for frostings, fillings, and toppings. Specific recipes include BFF Brownie Cake, Morning Noon and Night Thanksgiving Cake, Cafuné Corn Cake, Simplest Plainest Most Old-Fashion—Also Best Tasting—Marble Cake, Buttermilk Plum Cake, Faux-caccia Squares, Miso-Cheddar Scone Cake, Feta Sumac and Za'atar Loaf, and The Devil's Chocolate Cake. Throughout the book, "Playing Around" suggestions offer variations for customizing recipes to personal taste and different occasions. The book includes evocative writing, expert advice, and illustrations by Nancy Pappas.

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