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Summary: Only missing one thing...
Review: Beautiful cookbook with a vintage flair. There's only one thing missing--where are the CUPCAKE recipes??? Delicious-looking cupcakes with swirls of pastel frosting are featured on the cover but are nowhere to be found in the cookbook itself.
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Summary: Truly old-fashioned, comfort desserts to tuck into
Review: I agree with the first reviewer of this book that the key word here is "old fashioned." These are the desserts that you turn to when you want something warm and familiar, and that'll settle into your stomach with a delightful plop. Right from the start, the author makes it clear that all her desserts are made from scratch with whole milk, real butter, and white sugar. While die-hard health buffs might scream at the thought of no low-fat anything in this book, most dessert lovers like me revel in the Red Velvet Cake, Banana Cream Pudding (presented in a most novel way!), Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies, cupcakes, and Rice Crispies Treats, which, (for me) was a hard to find recipe until I bought this book. This book is simple pleasure and it takes you back to the joy of baking. There are no fancy, gravity-defying desserts here - just sheer delicious desserts you can make at home.
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Summary: Truly old-fashioned, comfort desserts to tuck into
Review: I agree with the first reviewer of this book that the key word here is "old fashioned." These are the desserts that you turn to when you want something warm and familiar, and that'll settle into your stomach with a delightful plop. Right from the start, the author makes it clear that all her desserts are made from scratch with whole milk, real butter, and white sugar. While die-hard health buffs might scream at the thought of no low-fat anything in this book, most dessert lovers like me revel in the Red Velvet Cake, Banana Cream Pudding (presented in a most novel way!), Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies, cupcakes, and Rice Crispies Treats, which, (for me) was a hard to find recipe until I bought this book. This book is simple pleasure and it takes you back to the joy of baking. There are no fancy, gravity-defying desserts here - just sheer delicious desserts you can make at home.
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Summary: Great Baking:-)
Review: I am a HUGE fan of baking and baked goods. I travel all over the United States, and have been in too many bakeries to count. I also bake all the time at home and for parties and guests. But, my absolute favorite recipe comes from the Buttercup Bake Shop Cookbook. The Yellow Birthday Cake Recipe is outstanding and paired with the Chocolate Buttercream icing - it's absolutely to die for! When I make this, I can't keep it on the table. It just seems to disappear...
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Summary: Very good recipes!
Review: I am happy with my purchase. The pages are nicely done.
I am disapointed that the pages are not glossy.
I am very disapointed that there are no pictures except a few glossy pictures in the middle of the book. I would not buy this book again.
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Summary: sweetness!
Review: I am loving this book, but let's get one thing straight. This is not a cupcake book, as the cover would lead you to believe. In fact, I only saw one reference to a cupcake from a regular layer cake recipe, even though it is written by one of the owners of New York's famed Magnolia Bakery, which has gained notoriety for its cupcakes. At any rate, the recipes contained in this book are pure magic. So far I have made the white layer cake with chocolate chips and peanut butter icing (as suggested), and it was quite a hit with friends and family. Other recipes I'm going to try in the next few days are the sour cream coffee cake and the buttercup golden layer cake. This book is all about making things from scratch like they did in the olden days, but you could also mix and match homemade cakes with store-bought icing or vice-versa. Read the introductory section with tips and pay attention to the details (e.g., use cake flour instead of all-purpose or self-rising, use butter/sour cream at room temp., etc.), which will make all the difference. The section with icing recipes is short but covers a variety of flavors. It's definitely not an Atkins-friendly cookbook or any of that, so you know it's good for your sweet tooth! I would definitely recommend this book to any baker, novice or expert, and am looking forward to buying 'The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook' (co-authored by Appel) next.
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Summary: sweetness!
Review: I am loving this book, but let's get one thing straight. This is not a cupcake book, as the cover would lead you to believe. In fact, I only saw one reference to a cupcake from a regular layer cake recipe, even though it is written by one of the owners of New York's famed Magnolia Bakery, which has gained notoriety for its cupcakes. At any rate, the recipes contained in this book are pure magic. So far I have made the white layer cake with chocolate chips and peanut butter icing (as suggested), and it was quite a hit with friends and family. Other recipes I'm going to try in the next few days are the sour cream coffee cake and the buttercup golden layer cake. This book is all about making things from scratch like they did in the olden days, but you could also mix and match homemade cakes with store-bought icing or vice-versa. Read the introductory section with tips and pay attention to the details (e.g., use cake flour instead of all-purpose or self-rising, use butter/sour cream at room temp., etc.), which will make all the difference. The section with icing recipes is short but covers a variety of flavors. It's definitely not an Atkins-friendly cookbook or any of that, so you know it's good for your sweet tooth! I would definitely recommend this book to any baker, novice or expert, and am looking forward to buying 'The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook' (co-authored by Appel) next.
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Summary: Big disappointment!
Review: I am not a professional baker however I do love to bake and bake frequently. Everytime I try a recipe in this book, I am terribly dissapointed. This book is just not worth my time.
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Summary: Good Baking
Review: I bought this book because I already own the author's prior cookbok "Magnolia Bakery." I am not disappointed. Within the pages of this book are many desserts or goodies we grew up with. If you like to bake and like your sweets, I think you will like this book too.
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Summary: down home and delicious
Review: I enjoyed the simplicity of the recipes in this book. It's a refreshing change from some of the baking books out there that contain recipes that take three days to prepare. I made the yellow cupcakes first and my kids were begging me to bake another batch. This book contains recipes that are homey and comforting, as well as tasty.
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