From humble pound cakes to elegant wedding cakes, the art of cake-making is as popular as ever. Now award-winning author, editor, and former pastry chef Tish Boyle unlocks the secrets to great cakes in a comprehensive book that’s filled with practical guidance on equipment and techniques as well as irresistible recipes and mouthwatering inspiration for today’s cook. With 100 full-color photographs and tempting recipes such as Banana Walnut Chiffon Cake and Espresso Meringue Rounds, this book makes both a beautiful gift and an invaluable working reference. Tish Boyle is the Food Editor of Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines. She is the coauthor of Simply Sensational Desserts (0-7679-0358-7) (IACP Award winner), The Good Cookie (0-471-38791-6), Chocolate Passion (0-471-29317-2), Diner Desserts (0-8118-2449-7), and the Grand Finales series of books.