There is no more fitting conclusion to a celebration, special meal, or a simple, soothing cup of tea or coffee than cake. 500 Cakes has the right recipe for absolutely any occasion: a birthday or anniversary party, an informal gathering of friends, a wedding reception - you name it. From easy refrigerator cakes to elaborate creamy gateaux, from delicious gluten-free cakes to sumptuous layered confections, this book covers all styles and flavors of cakes, for adults, children, "tweens, and everyone else!