Home-made Cake Shop: Cupcakes/Whoopies Pies/Cake Pops/Afternoon Tea - Hardcover

These are four stunning books in one classic collection, providing all you need to know about baking the cutest treats. From traditional cakes for afternoon tea to contemporary cake pops, there is a recipe here for every occasion. Recipes include Espresso Cupcakes with Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Scones, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, Frog Pops, Madeleine Cakes with Raspberry Buttercream, Treacle Tart, Banoffee and Walnut Whoopie Pies, and Amaretto Pops. Helpful introductions provide information on ingredients and equipment you will need, as well as tips and techniques for successful baking. Step-by-step instructions and photography throughout makes every recipe easy to follow. This box set brings together recipes from experienced and innovative authors Carol Pastor, Mowie Kay, Hannah Miles, Antony Wild and Simona Hill. Whether you are looking for an elegant offering for an afternoon tea, a cute cake pop for a kids' party, a contemporary whoopie pie or a classic cupcake, this is the ultimate collection of sweet treats. The 280 recipes include treats for everyday indulgences and special celebrations, such as Chai Latte Whoopie Pies, Key Lime Pops, Shortbread and Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Lots of basic recipes and tips are included to help you make perfect buttercream, shape cake pops and pipe whoopie pies, as well as plenty of useful hints on finishing touches. Over 800 gorgeous photographs make this set of books a lovely addition to any baker's kitchen.

Simona Hill, the editor, has brought together a varied and exciting collection of painted ceramic and mosaic projects from leading craftspeople for this edition. Her other published works include The Beans and Pulses Cookbook (Southwater), The Every Day Chicken Cookbook, Crafts Made Easy: 200 Projects, and The Practical Guide to Crafting with Mosaics, Ceramics and Glassware (all by Lorenz Books).

Author Carol Pastor is a writer, consultant and stylist with a specialist interest in patisserie, baking cakes and making pastry. She develops and writes recipes for Whitworths sugar, Inspirations, Homes and Gardens, House and Garden, and Nouveau magazines. Carol is the author of Simply Home Baking (New Holland), Food Magic, and Pastry Magic (both Cassell).