The Big Book of Cakes & Cookies by Hannah Miles

Home-baked cakes and cookies are one of life’s great treats, and you’ll find just the recipe to inspire you in this mouth-watering collection. Starting with an overview of basic baking techniques, ingredients and equipment, beginners and more experienced bakers alike will find that it’s easy to master the art of baking with this one-stop guide.TV’s Masterchef finalist Hannah Miles has drawn on recipes from all around the world and features large cakes, small cakes, desserts, biscuits, cookies and slices, celebration cakes and children’s cakes and cookies, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

You may wish to try moreish melt-in-the-mouth Mocha Toffee Cookies for morning coffee or savour the exotic flavour combination of Lemongrass and Sour Cream Cake to brighten up an afternoon tea, or perhaps whip up a sophisticated Chocolate Praline Fondant Cake when a dinner party calls for something special. And for those occasions when there’s something to celebrate, there are recipes for birthday, wedding and anniversary cakes as well as delightful novelty cakes and cookies for children.

With this book in your kitchen, you’ll soon discover that successful baking is always at your fingertips.