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Cake Baking

Looking for cake ideas? From the perfect birthday cake to elegant wedding cakes, cupcakes for parties and everything in between, the library has books that will inspire and instruct you in whatever direction you decide to take.

Books Available from the Library:

101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix by Stephanie Ashcraft. 641.8653 As34o 101

500 Cupcakes: The Only Cupcake Compendium You'll Ever Need by Fergal Connolly. 641.8653 C762f 500

A Baker's Field Guide to Cupcakes: Deliciously Decorated Crowd Pleasers for Parties and Holidays by Dede Wilson. 641.8653 W692w

Betty Crocker Decorating Cakes and Cupcakes. 641.86539 B466b

Bundt Cake Bliss: Delicious Desserts from Midwest Kitchens by Susanna Short. 641.8653 Sh81b

Cake Art: Simplified Step-by-Step Instructions and Illustrated Techniques for the Home Baker to Create Showstopping Cakes and Cupcakes text by Lindsay Kincaide. 641.86539 K573c

The Cake Book by Tish Boyle. 641.8653 B697c

Cake Decorating Basics: Techniques and Tips for Creating Beautiful Cakes by Rachel Brown. 641.86539 B814c

The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn. 641.8653 B996c

Cakes from Scratch in Half the Time: Recipes that Will Change the Way You Bake Cakes Forever by Linda West Eckhardt. 641. 8653 Ec52c

Cakes to Inspire and Desire: Over 35 Unique Designs, from Mini-Cakes and Simple Shapes to Beaded Delights and Fabulous Flowers by Lindy Smith. 641.86539 Sm61ca

Carol Deacon's Party Cakes for Children by Carol Deacon. 641.86539 D34c 2007

Celebration Cakes: Easy-to-Decorate Cakes for Every Occasion by Karen Goble. 641.86539 G538c

Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn. 641.8653 B996ch

Chocolate Cakes for Weddings and Celebrations by John Slattery. 641.8653 Sl15c

Easy Party Cakes: 30 Original and Fun Designs for Every Occasion by Debbie Brown. 641.86539 B812e

Fantastic Party Cakes: 20 Fun Cakes to Make and Decorate by Allison Wilkinson. 641.86539 W659f

Great Cakes: Home-Baked Creations from the Country Living Kitchen from the editors of Country living. 641.8653 G798g

Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More: 200 Anytime Treats and Special Sweets for Morning to Midnight by Carole Walter. 641.815 W171g

Great Gluten-Free Baking: Over 80 Delicious Cakes and Bakes by Louise Blair. 641.563 B575g

Icebox Cakes: Simply Irresistible No-Bake Desserts by Lauren Chattman. 641.8653 C392i

Little Cakes from the Whimsical Bakehouse by Kaye Hansen & Liv Hansen. 641.8653 H198l

Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes by Martha Stewart with Wendy Kromer. 641.8653 St49m

One Cake, One Hundred Desserts: Learn One Foolproof Cake Recipe and Make One Hundred Desserts by Greg Case and Keri Fisher. 641.8653 C266o

Party Animal Cakes: 15 Fantastic Designs Plus Quick Cup Cakes and Cookies for Extra Bite! by Lindy Smith. 641.86539 Sm61p

Party Cakes: 45 Fabulous Cakes for All Occasions, with Easy Ideas for Children's Cakes by Carol Deacon. 641.86539 D34p

Pretty Party Cakes: Sweet and Stylish Cakes and Cookies for All Occasions by Peggy Porschen. 641. 8653 P829p

Quick & Easy Kids' Cakes: 50 Great Cakes for Children of All Ages by Sara Lewis. 641. 86539 L588q

Quick & Easy Wedding Cakes by Karen Goble. 641.8653 G539q

Roland Mesnier's Basic to Beautiful Cakes by Roland Mesnier and Lauren Chattman. 641.8653 M562r

Wedding Cakes You Can Make: Designing, Baking, and Decorating the Perfect Wedding Cake by Dede Wilson. 641.8653 W692we

Web Sites:

Baking.com - recipes galore for carrot cake, linzer torte, cheesecake and many, many more.

Cakes.com - helps you find the perfect cake at a bakery near you.

Decorated Cakes - how to make simple decorated cakes from Fabulous Foods, a popular web cooking community.

Magnolia Bakery - inspiring menu from the famous New York bakery.

Martha Stewart- baking tips and recipes as well as wedding cake masterpieces from the lifestyle guru.

Sprinkles - admire Hollywood's favorite cupcakes!

Wilton Cakes - step-by-step directions from the baking supply company on how to create, assemble and decorate a sensational cake.