Mary Berry's Ultimate Cake Book (Paperback)

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Over many years, Mary Berry has perfected the art of cake-making and her skills have earned her a reputation as the queen of cakes. In this updated edition of her classic home baking bible, she once again shares the secrets of her success. With more than 200 classic recipes, this expansive volume includes recipes for a huge range of cakes, brownies, biscuits, and buns. From the traditional Victoria Sandwich Cake, Tarte Tatin, or Millionaires Shortbread to the indulgent Very Best Chocolate Roulade, Swiss Wild Strawberry, and Walnut Cake,  there is sure to be a cake or bake here to suit everyone. Ideal for cake-making novices as well as more experienced cooks, Mary explains the basic methods of baking and gives advice on ingredients and equipment. Mary’s easy-to-follow recipes are interspersed with baking tips and solutions for the most common problems.

About the Author

Mary Berry is the author of more than 30 cookbooks, including Cook Now, Eat Later; Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook; Mary Berry’s Ultimate Cake Book; and Real Food—Fast.

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Product Details Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: BBC Books; 2nd edition (August 28, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0563487518 ISBN-13: 978-0563487517 Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #870,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious cakes, August 20, 2007 By  D. Mohanani "Dil" (Sri Lanka) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The items I have baked from this book have always turned out well. I have made both brownie recipes several times and they are absolutely delicious. The fairy cakes have also been made many times and have always been really fantastic. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Cake Book without a doubt!!!, January 23, 2008 By  Makaone (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews I first came across this book when a young British Doctor came to work at our hospital. After much indepth reading of this book, I just had to have a copy for myself. What I like about this book is that it covers a vast range of "Baking" from Muffins, Teabreads, Gingerbreads, Cakes & Cake Decorating (the basics), Cheesecakes, Roulades, Biscuits and many more. This book also has Questions & Answers at the back of each section, so if for some reason you baking hasn't turned out as expected, you can look up what went wrong at back of that particular section. This book has fantastic pictures and some great sketches for methods ie; how to pipe meringues etc. From my extensive cookbook library, this book is truly one of my most treasured cookbooks for, which I refer to frequently. I believe that this book is well worth the money (Well worth what it cost to ship it to Australia.....) Honestly, you will not regret your purchase. Enjoy and happy baking. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic cake baking!!!, May 25, 2007 By  Rodolfo Tarelli (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book was first lent to me and now after a few weeks in my possession, I've realized I can't let it go. Of course I'm buying it before I Give the original owner back his. The recipes describe over 200 recipes including Chocolate cakes, Meringues, tray bakes, cheesecakes, scones biscuits and shortbreads and on and on.. In this 2003 edition all measurements are both in British and American units making every recipe accessible to anyone. This is definitely a MUST BUY baking cookbook.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Appealing recipes with a fault First of all, I have to admit I have yet to try my hand at any recipes. Let me say, though, that there are beautiful color pictures and delicious sounding recipes that appear to... Read more Published on September 16, 2003 by T. Kaaihue Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books; 2nd edition (August 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0563487518
• ISBN-13: 978-0563487517
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #870,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious cakes, August 20, 2007

By	D. Mohanani "Dil" (Sri Lanka) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The items I have baked from this book have always turned out well. I have made both brownie recipes several times and they are absolutely delicious. The fairy cakes have also been made many times and have always been really fantastic. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Cake Book without a doubt!!!, January 23, 2008

By	Makaone (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

I first came across this book when a young British Doctor came to work at our hospital. After much indepth reading of this book, I just had to have a copy for myself.

What I like about this book is that it covers a vast range of "Baking" from Muffins, Teabreads, Gingerbreads, Cakes & Cake Decorating (the basics), Cheesecakes, Roulades, Biscuits and many more. This book also has Questions & Answers at the back of each section, so if for some reason you baking hasn't turned out as expected, you can look up what went wrong at back of that particular section.

This book has fantastic pictures and some great sketches for methods ie; how to pipe meringues etc. From my extensive cookbook library, this book is truly one of my most treasured cookbooks for, which I refer to frequently.

I believe that this book is well worth the money (Well worth what it cost to ship it to Australia.....) Honestly, you will not regret your purchase. Enjoy and happy baking.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic cake baking!!!, May 25, 2007

By	Rodolfo Tarelli (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was first lent to me and now after a few weeks in my possession, I've realized I can't let it go. Of course I'm buying it before I Give the original owner back his.
The recipes describe over 200 recipes including Chocolate cakes, Meringues, tray bakes, cheesecakes, scones biscuits and shortbreads and on and on..
In this 2003 edition all measurements are both in British and American units making every recipe accessible to anyone.
This is definitely a MUST BUY baking cookbook.