Author(s): Linda Collister

Lifestyle and Cooking

Bake the best classic and modern cakes



* Supported by the National Trust, suppliers of fine cakes to the British public

* 55 essential classic and modern cake recipes plus expert tips and techniques

* Little bits of interesting and quirky cake history

Packed with practical advice for baking the perfect cake every time, this beautifully illustrated book of tried-and-tested recipes includes all the classics - Coffee and Walnut Cake, Spiced Carrot Cake, Double Chocolate Brownies - as well as some new and exciting recipes to inspire and impress: Fresh Apricot, Saffron and Honey Cake; Sea Salt Caramel Sponge; Blood Orange Poppyseed Cake. Featuring loaf cakes, sponge cakes, small cakes and fruit cakes - with a side serving of cake-related history to go - these easy-to-follow recipes will appeal to anyone who enjoys a delicious homemade cake.