The Perfect Cake: Your Ultimate Guide to Classic, Modern, and Whimsical Cakes (Perfect Baking Cookbooks)

Name: The Perfect Cake: Your Ultimate Guide to Classic, Modern, and Whimsical Cakes (Perfect Baking Cookbooks)
Price: 17.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1233 reviews)
Author: America's Test Kitchen

by America's Test Kitchen

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4.8 stars from 1,233 reviews. Top 88% of Cookbooks books we track.

422 pages~7 hr readPublished by America's Test KitchenPublished 2018-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want reliable, tested recipes with the science explained so you understand why techniques work, not just how to follow them.
You enjoy baking projects that range from weeknight snacks to showstopping centrepieces for special occasions.
You appreciate step-by-step photography and detailed sidebars that demystify advanced decorating techniques like frosting ribbons and ombré effects.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for quick, minimal-ingredient recipes or no-bake alternatives to traditional cakes.
You prefer artistic or unconventional cake design over classic, well-tested approaches.
You want a small, curated collection rather than a comprehensive reference with 100+ options.

About this book

America's Test Kitchen's first all-cake book offers recipes and guidance for cakes suited to any occasion, from everyday options like Classic Pound Cake to more elaborate creations such as Blueberry Jam Cake with jam stripes and ombré frosting, or a 24-layer Hazelnut-Chocolate Crêpe Cake. Beyond recipes, the book includes step-by-step photography for techniques used in more advanced cakes, such as piping frosting ribbons for Rhubarb Ribbon Cake. Sidebars and tips drawn from the test kitchen's experience in cake baking provide guidance for achieving consistent results.

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Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 271 days. Typically stays discounted for 14 days.

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Currently #4,483 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,233 reviews

Gaining approximately 6 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.8 over the tracking period.

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