One of the best books I own. I made every single dessert for Thanksgiving out of the book last year. Being a frequent patron at Locanda Verde, I picked up the book just as soon as it hit the shelves and haven't been disappointed yet. All the recipes are well-tested and have turned out beautifully.
Cookbook
The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own
172
Recipes
21
Recipe reviews
4.4
Avg recipe rating
5.0
Avg book rating
This 2009 baking guide by Karen DeMasco and Mindy Fox contains 172 recipes covering cakes, cookies, and other sweets, with guidance on developing custom recipes. The 21 member reviews average 4.4 out of 5 stars, with the Back-to-School Raspberry Granola Bars, Spiced Caramel Sauce, and Yellow Cake with Milk Chocolate Buttercream receiving the most attention. One member gave the book an overall rating of 5 out of 5
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⭐ 5/5
16 years ago