Here is the ultimate recipe book for those who love to bake. It contains 165 recipes for a wide range of treats including classic recipes such as light & airy Victoria Sponge sweet moist & lightly spiced Carrot Cake & dense & sticky Gingerbread. There are simple cakes to rustle up quickly & more complex ingredient combinations that need time to mature as well as celebration cakes on which to lavish attention. Fat-free flour-free & sugar-free cakes are included too. Whether you're a complete beginner about to make a first cake or a seasoned professional this beautiful book is packed with inspiring recipes as well as practical information. Each recipe is illustrated with step-by-step instructions & photographs to describe how each cake should look at every stage of preparation.