I Knew You Were Coming So I Baked a Cake

When I first saw this book I was so excited to see that all the recipes came with instructions on how to adapt each recipe to different types of pans. That was a major plus for me since I like the variety that the recipes gave me - being able to make a delicious cake recipe into a layer cake, muffins, or a sheet cake, as well as thorough instructions on doubling of recipes and their corresponding bake times. This proves very helpful and convenient when you are baking for family that may range from as little as two people to as much as twenty! Her recipes are easy to understand and her focus seems to be on providing the novice baker with with simple and delicious results that use easily accessible ingredients. She also includes directions in individual recipes for preparing a portion of the recipe beforehand and usually gives suggestions at the end of each recipe for you to try other delicious variations using the same recipe. There are recipes for cakes, brownies, frostings and glazes, cookies, bars, candies, frozen desserts, puddings, and fruit desserts. Having made her "smooth as a baby's ... carrot cake" with her cream cheese frosting, I can honestly say you will not be disappointed! That's a really good carrot cake with a wonderful frosting that was SO easy to make. My husband loved it too - and he doesn't really care for carrot cake! If you can get your hands on this book buy it! This trully accomplishes what many other books claim to do - encourage you, through simple and understandable prose, to say to yourself "I can do this!" and produce scrumptious results!

This is a great cookbook if you like to make home-made baked goods, but don't want lengthy, complex recipes. The recipes are short, to the point, and lend themselves to many permutations, according to your own taste. I have had many raves over the white-chocolate chip blondies. The recipes are easy, delicious, and always boost my ego when I bring the goodies to a party, and I receive the compliments.