Zoë Bakes Cakes: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Layers, Bundts, Loaves, and More [A Baking Book]

Zoë Bakes Cakes: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Layers, Bundts, Loaves, and More [A Baking Book]

by Zoe Francois

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272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Ten Speed PressPublished 2021-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want to bake impressive cakes at home but find most recipes intimidating or vague about technique.
  • You love Joanna Gaines' aesthetic and trust the Magnolia Network's approach to making things accessible.
  • You're willing to invest time in learning proper method because you care about actually good results, not just Instagram photos.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer quick box-mix shortcuts and aren't interested in understanding why creaming butter and sugar matters.
  • You're looking for low-sugar, keto, or specialty diet cakes—this is traditional baking through and through.
  • You dislike detailed instructions and step-by-step photos; you want to skim a recipe and wing it.

About this book

Zoë Bakes Cakes presents more than 85 recipes for creating cakes in various styles, including layers, Bundts, loaves, and more. Zoë François, a bestselling author and expert baker, demystifies cake baking through straightforward recipes and step-by-step photo guides that explain fundamental techniques such as creaming butter and sugar. The book features recipes including Coconut–Candy Bar Cake, Apple Cake with Honey-Bourbon Glaze, and Chocolate Devil's Food Cake. It covers a range of cake styles, from Bundt cakes and loaves to layered wedding cakes, offering guidance for celebrating occasions of any size with homemade cake.

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