Helen Plum Library

Presents pictures of and commentary on cakes with mistakes, organized into such categories as literal LOLs, beyond bizarre, and wedding wrecks

A hilarious new collection of holiday-inspired dessert disasters. Yates has an icing-smeared disaster for every occasion, providing sweet relief from holiday madness-- not to mention plenty of laughs!

Presents recipes for a variety of cakes for every occasion along with information on such topics as ingredients, techniques, decorating, and serving

A nostalgic ode to the joy of homemade cake, beautifully photographed and with easy mix-and-match recipes for a sweet lift any day of the week-- Williams shares recipes for base cakes, toppings, and decorating ideas that can be combined in a multitude of ways to make every moment feel like a celebration. Her simple cakes provide a nostalgic ode to the joy of homemade cake, so you can create a sweet lift any day of the week. -- adapted from pages...

Presents a comprehensive guide to making cakes of all kinds, with recipes for different types of cakes including butter, oil, sponge, flourless, and wedding cakes, with discussions on technique, ingredients, and equipment

The cupcake is America's darling. It's celebrated in upscale bakeries, on Sex in the City, on the cover of Gourmet, and in thou-sands of classrooms-where every day, it seems, a parent has sent in a batch for the kids to share. The very word conjures up whimsy, coziness, pleasure, nostalgia. Not to mention the fact that their diminutive size means you can eat a lot of them. Once upon a time, a family had only two recipes for cupcakes-chocolate and...

A poor boy named Jack struggles to deliver a birthday present worthy of the princess