A Piece of Cake
by Susan Gold Purdy
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Originally published asA Piece of Cake,this baking classic is now back in print, thoroughly revised, and beautifully redesigned. Author ofThe Perfect Pieand renowned baking authority Susan Purdy has spent a lifetime mastering the art of baking perfect cakes–those mysterious delicacies that are not too dry, not too dense, and never stuck to the pan. Revealing her secrets for the complete range of easy to elegant recipes,The Perfect Cakegives every home baker an extra helping of confidence. show more With Purdy at your side sharing her precise troubleshooting tips and clever shortcuts, layer cakes, sheet cakes, sponge cakes, angel-food and chiffon cakes, tortes, and jelly rolls become wonderfully feasible. Helping readers skillfully create everything from a simple pound cake to Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Black-and-White Cheesecake, or Hazelnut Torte,The Perfect Cakefeatures easy decorating pointers that are sure to impress on special occasions. Providing a selection of more than 150 exceptional recipes, this is the book that will keep even the novice from ever resorting to mediocre mixes again. show lessTags
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Susan G. Purdy, CCP, is a well-known, widely traveled baking teacher, journalist, and author of thirty books, including twelve cookbooks
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Food & Cooking
- DDC/MDS
- 641.8653 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Cooking specific kinds of dishes and preparing beverages Desserts Baking Cakes
- LCC
- TX771 .P87 — Technology Home economics Home economics Cooking
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- English
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- 3
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