4 Tasty New Books for Home Bakers

Cake My Day! Easy, Eye-Popping Designs for Stunning, Fanciful, and Funny Cakes, by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson
When it comes to tasty desserts that are dressed to impress, you can’t go wrong with the smart, savvy recipes in Cake My Day. The brains behind the unforgettable cupcake recipe books Hello, Cupcake and What’s New, Cupcake? are back, and they’re tackling full-sized cakes with panache (or should we say, ganache?). With cakes that look like everything from piñatas to high top sneakers, you’ll learn how to make the perfect dessert for every occasion. Whip up these impressive treats at home and be the envy of Pinterest boards far and wide.

Donna Bell’s Bake Shop: Recipes and Stories of Family, Friends, and Food, by Pauley Perrette, Darren Greenblatt, and Matthew Sandusky
The best cookbooks bring recipes to life by sharing the history behind them, and the story of Donna Bell’s Bake Shop, a Southern-style bakery known for its buttermilk biscuits and chocolate chip-almond scones, is particularly charming. Actress Pauley Perrette named Donna Bell’s after her beloved late mother, whose delicious Southern baked goods inspired Pauley’s friend Darren to open a dessert food truck on the Jersey Shore. This food truck eventually became a full-fledged bakery in midtown Manhattan, where Pauley, Darren, and their friend Matthew serve up pies, cupcakes, and every tasty baked good in between. Share their photos, stories, and of course timeless classic recipes in this delightfully down-home recipe book.

Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories, by Christina Tosi
Visitors to Momofuku’s Milk Bar in Manhattan will find a brilliantly eclectic array of sweet treats, including their legendarily addictive crack pie® and delicious cake truffles. Fortunately, the snacks in Milk Bar co-founder Christina Tosi’s new cookbook continue in this madcap tradition, offering the unique twists on favorite flavors that Milk Bar devotees have grown to love. From Kimcheezits with Blue Cheese Dip to Fruity Pebble Meringue, the recipes in Milk Bar Life feature ingredients you can find at every supermarket, for dishes that any home cook (but especially those with an adventurous streak) will love.

Back in the Day Bakery Made with Love, by Cheryl Day and Griffith Day
The sequel to the smash-hit Back in the Day Bakery cookbook hits it out of the park again. Back in the Day Bakery Made with Love features more decadent desserts and baked-from-scratch recipes from Cheryl and Griffith Day, the couple behind Savannah, Georgia’s popular homemade treat destination. Filled with over 100 crowd-pleasing recipes, including some of their bakery’s most-requested desserts (like Star Brownies and Cakette Party Cake), you’ll also find recipes for mouthwatering snacks like Chive Parmigiano-Reggiano Popovers, as well as smart, practical baking techniques and thoughtful craft ideas. The perfect gift for fans of the Days’ original cookbook, Back in the Day Bakery Made with Love is also a great way to introduce new home bakers to the art of Southern scratch cooking.
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