The all-new foolproof guide to baking and icing cakes that ensures tea time is always a triumph.

The warm scent of baking is one of the most satisfying aromas to waft through your kitchen, but creating a light, even and delicious cake is not always easy. This comprehensive cake-making book covers every type of cake you could want to bake, from chocolate to sponge, fruit cake, upside-down cake and those with sticky centres. We include entire chapters on syrup cakes, feather-light cakes, cakes with sauce, bake-and-keep cakes, fruit cakes, and teatime cakes like rock cakes, nut rolls and muffins - with all the tips and tricks necessary to make sure each cake comes out perfectly. From choosing the cake tin to step-by-step instructions, youll find over 60 fabulous new recipes to ensure success every time.