Cakes

Gingerbread Cake, Cranberry and Zabaione Trifle

Gingerbread Cake, Cranberry and Zabaione Trifle excerpted from The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season. Used with the permission of the publisher, Bloomsbury. Text copyright © 2025 by Skye McAlpine, Photography copyright © 2025 by Skye McAlpine.

The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season by Skye McAlpine

From beloved author Skye McAlpine, an all-things-Christmas cookbook and gifty guide to the perfect holiday, from hosting to roasting-and everything you need to spread cheer with the people you love.

From inimitable author Skye McAlpine, The Christmas Companion is a gorgeous wall-to-wall guide to an unfussy yet elegant Christmas to remember. With recipes both celebratory and deeply comforting that skew Italian, the book includes Christmas canon favorites like Ginger and Apricot Glazed Ham and Panettone Woodland Cake, edible gifts like Marzipan Fruits and Chocolate Salami, and foolproof menus for every event-from two-person romantic dinners to blowout cocktail parties or Christmas lunch for twenty. But like any holiday devotee, Skye knows the preparation is half the fun. In The Christmas Companion, she also gives her best tips for creating the perfect holiday space: guides to making Candy Cane Heart Ornaments and “playing Santa,” how to make your own Christmas crackers, and the most beautiful ways to decorate the Christmas table.

A highly giftable holiday treat, The Christmas Companion is sure to perennially spread Christmas cheer.

The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season by Skye McAlpine is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.

(more…)

Red Fruit Clafoutis

Red Fruit Clafoutis excerpted from Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman: Cakes, Cookies, Crêpes and more by Ilona Chovancova. Photography by Ilona Chovancova.

Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman: Cakes, Cookies, Crêpes and more by Ilona Chovancova

Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman celebrates this iconic brand with a selection of delicious bakes to make and share!

Founded in 1971, Bonne Maman has become an instantly recognizable institution. With products available in 125 different countries, it remains a top-selling preserves brand across the World and has become synonymous with being a quality product, available to all.

This book brings together a selection of Bonne Maman’s most delicious treats, including bakes such as marble cake, banana bread, madeleines, cookies, linzer biscuits, shortbreads and double chocolate muffins…perfect for snacks and to share with family and friends!

Sweet Treats with Bonne Maman: Cakes, Cookies, Crêpes and more by Ilona Chovancova is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.

Red Fruit Clafoutis

(more…)

Topsy-Turvy Banana Gingercake

Topsy-Turvy Banana Gingercake excerpted from The Cinnamon Bun Cookbook: Recipes for irresistible cakes, bakes, sweet treats and more by Hamlyn and Eloise Goode. Photography Octopus Publishing Group.

The Cinnamon Bun Cookbook: Recipes for irresistible cakes, bakes, sweet treats and more by Hamlyn and Eloise Goode.

Smothered in small-town coffee shop in fall vibes, this recipe book is a love letter to the coziest season of all.

For fans of the runaway BookTok trend for heartwarming, small-town romances, now you can bring the coziness into your kitchen with over 40 irresistible recipes.

It’s the season to reach for warm cupcakes, sweet crunchy biscuits, gooey cinnamon buns and cozy up with a blanket to sip on a delicious cinnamon hot chocolate.

Fall is jam-packed with the heady tastes of cinnamon, ginger, apple, maple, and comforting warm spices. From Glazed Pear & Cinnamon Loaf for chilly mornings to Spicy Apple Parkin for toasty warm evenings, The Cinnamon Bun Cookbook celebrates the season with a charming selection of deliciously decadent recipes that satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

The Cinnamon Bun Cookbook has over 40 indulgent recipes to bake, poach or roast, packed with seasonal puddings that look sensational, but are not overly complicated or time-consuming to create. Discover your favorite cinnamon recipe with inspirational ideas that you’ll love, time and time again.

(more…)

Milk Chocolate Layer Cake

Milk Chocolate Layer Cake excerpted from American Girl Birthday!: Cakes, Cupcakes & Specialty Treats by Weldon Owen. Photography by Nicole Hill Gerulat.

American Girl Birthday!: Cakes, Cupcakes & Specialty Treats by Weldon Owen

Make every birthday a special and delicious celebration with 50 party-ready recipes for cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream treats—plus ideas for party favours and games—from American Girl.

American Girl Birthday! features 50 sweet recipes suitable for every taste and any day of the year: fabulous cakes with fun frostings and toppings, cupcakes for every season, fruity and colourful ice pops, sundaes, and more.

Guarantee every party will be a hit with great flavour, sparkly decorations, and shareable treats. Kids can select their favourite cake or desserts for the big day, and make edible gifts for friends, all while gaining confidence and baking skills in the kitchen.

50+ RECIPES: Kids will learn to bake delicious cakes, cupcakes, ice cream treats, and more to mark and celebrate birthdays for friends and family.

EXPERT TIPS AND TRICKS: Young chefs will learn baking know-how and while mastering measuring, rolling, frosting, and decorating!

INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful colourful photos inspire birthday celebrations and ensure success. (more…)

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake excerpted from The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook by Coinneach MacLeod. Photography by Susie Lowe.

The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook by Coinneach MacLeod

Internationally bestselling author Coinneach MacLeod takes you on a thrilling journey to Scotland―without leaving the comfort of your kitchen!

Join the Hebridean Baker on an irresistible culinary voyage to the heart of Scotland’s islands that will inspire you in the kitchen. From savoury pies to biscuit tin favorites, cakes for every occasion and forgotten culinary gems, these recipes are woven together with a delectable and captivating narrative.

The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook is a celebration of tradition, innovation, and the sheer joy of sharing delicious food. Each chapter weaves a broad narrative of tradition, folklore, travel and the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Hebrides whilst inviting readers to savour the essence of Scotland, one delectable recipe at a time. With tales of island life, encounters with pioneering women, the musical influence of Gaelic across the Atlantic, and maritime adventures around lesser-known isles, this is not just a cookbook; it’s a cultural expedition.

What readers are saying about the Hebridean Baker: (more…)

Mochi Filled with Sweet Red Bean Paste

Mochi Filled with Sweet Red Bean Paste excerpted from Vegan Japan: 70 Comforting Plant-Based Recipes Hardcover by Julia Boucachard.

Vegan Japan: 70 Comforting Plant-Based Recipes Hardcover by Julia Boucachard

Easy, homey Japanese recipes—veganized! Chef Julia Boucachard brings the flavours of her childhood to plant-based cooking in Vegan Japan. With a focus on seasonality, balanced flavours, and simple techniques, she proves that nourishing, flavour-packed Japanese food doesn’t have to be complicated.

Inside, you’ll find:

Classics like Kabocha Stew, Miso Butter Ramen, Yakisoba, Onigiri, and Gyoza
Yoshoku (Western-inspired Japanese dishes) like Napolitan and Japanese Potato Salad
Cleverly veganized takes on meat and seafood favorites like Karaage and Maguro Don
Homemade condiments and sauces, including Ponzu, Mentsuyu, and Japanese Mayo
Tempting street foods, wholesome vegetable sides, and sweet desserts

With stunning photography, charming illustrations, and an illustrated guide to must-have pantry staples, Vegan Japan is your gateway to authentic plant-based Japanese home cooking. (more…)

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake excerpted from Meals That Heal Inflammation, Completely Updated and Revised Edition by Julie Daniluk. Copyright © 2024 Julie Daniluk. Cover and interior photography Nat Caron and by Walker Jordan.

Meals That Heal Inflammation, Completely Updated and Revised Edition by Julie Daniluk. Copyright © 2024 Julie Daniluk. Cover and interior photography Nat Caron and by Walker Jordan. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

From bestselling author Julie Daniluk, R.H.N., comes a fully revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking guide to overcoming inflammatory pain, featuring over 110 delicious healing recipes.

Inflammation is a silent enemy, lurking beneath conditions such as allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmunity, cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and skin disorders. When inflammation gets out of control, the result is pain and discomfort—and it’s a phenomenon that’s on the rise. If you’re one of the millions of people with these and other health conditions, then you know firsthand what havoc inflammation can cause.

This fully revised new edition of Meals That Heal Inflammation includes both proven strategies and the latest cutting-edge science about inflammation. A comprehensive guide that will help you understand the causes of inflammation and provides a clear and targeted step-by-step plan to prevent or treat it, so pain doesn’t have to be your destiny. New and revised material includes:

Clear and concise information about the global rise of inflammation, the four root causes and steps to prevent or treat to alleviate inflammatory pain
New innovative testing method to identify the origin of your inflammation
How to personalize your food and herbal remedies to conquer inflammatory health issues
Over 110—fully-revised with over 40 brand new—easy-to-make and nourishing recipes that can naturally heal inflammation

(more…)

Stollen Pound Cake

In Nature’s Candy, award-winning cookbook author Camilla Wynne welcomes you into the magical world of candying fruit—the classic tradition of imbuing fruit with sugar to preserve it as a glistening confection—and tempts curious bakers to work with this fascinating ingredient in a choose your own adventure–style masterclass. Will you candy the whole fruit (cherries, anyone?) or just pieces (hello, orange peel!)? And which of Camilla’s classic and contemporary baking recipes will you select to let it shine? Will it be the Stollen Pound Cake or maybe the Ginger Cashew Caramel Corn? Or perhaps the Banana Split Blondies?

As Camilla’s previous cookbook, Jam Bake, was for baking with jam, Nature’s Candy is a game-changing cookbook for baking with candied fruit, thanks to its:

Foundational Candying Methods: With nine streamlined techniques to candy your fruit—and a handy chart to guide you on which candied methods are best for each type of fruit—you will create artisanal, jewel-like confections in no time.

Decadent Recipes for Bakers of All Levels: Level up your baking and confection-making by using candied fruit (and its syrup) in accessible recipes for cakes, cookies, pies, and even more fruity desserts. Enjoy Red Currant Cupcakes, Fruitcake Cookies, Candied Fig & Walnut Baklava, and many more.

Helpful Tips, Simplifications & More: Thanks to Camilla’s FAQ section, tips, and substitutions, candying fruit is now as easy as baking cookies. And if you don’t feel like candying, don’t let that stop you baking—just follow Camilla’s helpful advice on using store-bought candied fruit instead.

(more…)

Pumpkin and Ginger Teacake with Bourbon Maple Glaze

Pumpkin and Ginger Teacake with Bourbon Maple Glaze excerpted from Crust by Tom Moore with Rebecca Wellman. Copyright © 2024 Tom Moore and Rebecca Wellman. Photographs by Peter Bagi and Rebecca Wellman.

Crust by Tom Moore with Rebecca Wellman. Copyright © 2024 Tom Moore and Rebecca Wellman. Photographs by Peter Bagi and Rebecca Wellman. Photo on page xiii by Dominic Hall. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved. From the go-to boutique bakery in Victoria, BC, this cookbook—with over 85 recipes—satisfies every sweet, savoury, and in-between craving you might have, all while making you a better baker.

Every morning, for over a decade, locals and visitors alike have lined up outside Crust Bakery, eager to taste their delicious, rustic baking. It’s the kind of baking you dream of ﬁlling your home with. And now, you can! Within the pages of this debut cookbook, Crust founding chef Tom Moore shares recipes for the bakery’s most popular menu items, breaking them down into manageable steps and peppering in hints and tips to help you achieve success at home. You’ll have no trouble making the perfect baked good, whether you’re craving:

Pies and Tarts: Impress with Crust’s famous Lemon Passion Fruit Slice, the genius Vanilla Crème Brûlée Tarts to go, or the breakfast/lunch barrier-breaking Bacon, Tomato, and Smoked Cheddar Quiche.
Muffins, Scones, and Squares: Explore Tom’s Australian-inspired Banana and Macadamia Muffins, or the simple yet scrumptious treat from his daughter: Abby’s Favorite Chocolate Rice Krispie Squares.
Cakes: Indulge in the multi-season celebration of Zucchini Marmalade Cake or the multi-tiered decadence of Mr. Rich Birthday Cake.
Cookies: Share Tom’s cheeky take on a Down Under favorite with Tom Tams or the “little black dress of cookies,” the Pecan and Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
Breads: Nurture a surefire Sourdough Starter day by day (to use for a number of recipes) or enjoy Cinnamon Brioche Scrolls and Aussie Crunch Rolls.

(more…)

Strawberry Summer Layer Cake

The ScandiKitchen Cookbook: Recipes for good food with love from Scandinavia by Bronte Aurell

The ScandiKitchen Cookbook: Recipes for good food with love from Scandinavia by Bronte Aurell This entertaining introduction to Scandinavian food contains over 80 recipes to try at home, developed by Bronte Aurell, owner of the popular ScandiKitchen Cafe in London’s West End.

There’s so much more to Nordic food than pickled herring and meatballs. Stretching from the midnight sun of northern Norway to the flat, fertile fields of Denmark, Scandinavian food culture is a lot more varied than you might think. Dishes and ingredients link all the regions together, bringing a uniquely Nordic food experience to life that was created by thousands of years of heritage and shared culture. Scandinavian food is simple. Natives call it ‘husmanskost’ (farmer’s fare). It’s natural and honest. When you work with the very best produce, there’s no need to overcomplicate it. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is healthy, wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and beautiful to look at.

This book features recipes for all occasions and times of the day, ranging from morning buns, lunchtime savories, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, to bakes and other foods for special celebrations. Enjoy fresh and simple open sandwiches, healthy Nordic salads, delicious traditional hot dishes and indulgent cakes. Discover new flavours and textures from mustard pickled herring and gravlax to sticky Kladdkaka cake. (more…)

Cool Food Dude

Cakes

Gingerbread Cake, Cranberry and Zabaione Trifle

Like this:

Red Fruit Clafoutis

Red Fruit Clafoutis

Like this:

Topsy-Turvy Banana Gingercake

Like this:

Milk Chocolate Layer Cake

Like this:

Strawberry Shortcake

Like this:

Mochi Filled with Sweet Red Bean Paste

Like this:

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Like this:

Stollen Pound Cake

Like this:

Pumpkin and Ginger Teacake with Bourbon Maple Glaze

Like this:

Strawberry Summer Layer Cake

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Red Fruit Clafoutis

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this: