Cakes by Melissa

Cakes by Melissais amouthwateringcollection of easy andimaginativecakes from thecreative forcebehind the delicious bite-size cupcake brandBaked by Melissa.Melissa Ben-Ishay, the baker, mom, and founder of Baked by Melissathetie-dyeand fun-lovingbite-sizetreatscompanyshares her secrets in thisvibrantlyillustrated cookbook that offers more than 120 recipes for fabulous cakes,icings, fillings, and toppings for endlesslydelectablecombinations.Melissa believes baking should be fun and easyand that incredible flavor can be inbite-size amounts.This ethos and her lively, personal style are infused throughoutCakes by Melissa. A simple-to-follow crash course in making baking more like crafting,it offers Melissas fresh takes on traditional cakes and inventive ideas to make dessert in any form extra sweet. The cookbook will encourage home bakers to be creative and spontaneous in their baking, even including fill-in-the-blank ingredientsheetsto individualize their special treats.From the very recipe that started it allthetie-dyecupcaketo peanut butter banana cake batterandicings and crumbles that inspire the baker in us all to create scrumptiousdesserts,Cakes by Melissais filled with unique and totally irresistible recipes to devour. Replete with 125-150 photographs and stunningly designed pages that mirror thedown-to-earthand colorful Baked by Melissa aesthetic,Cakes by Melissais a celebration of the joys of baking for experts and novices alike, and is a must for Melissas fans.