Zoë Bakes Cakes

The cake is synonymous with special occasions, and Zoë François's "Zoë Bakes Cakes" ranges from decadent coconut candy bar cake to homey vanilla bean pound cake. François recounts her relationship with dessert, from Twinkies in her lunchbox to passionate cakewalks across New York City to her popular Magnolia Network show, which inspired this book.

Recipes are organized by cake type and include volume and weight measurements, as well as references to a section called "cake academy", where François explains the food science and precise techniques of cake making. The more than 85 recipes are well-written and include tips and variations to make your cake unique. She demystifies the world of cake by providing step-by-step photo guides for fundamentals such as meringue peaks and creaming butter, as well as detailed explanations of ingredients and equipment. She walks readers through the process from raw ingredients to finished products in an approachable and thorough manner, explaining why and how along the way.

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