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Baking with Blondie blogger Mandy Merriman takes the guesswork out of delicious and beautiful cakes—starting with boxed mixes and then adding flavorful ingredients and creative decorations—for occasion-worthy cakes any baker can make.

I’ll Bring the Cake features stunning and mouthwatering cakes for any occasion or holiday, but there’s a twist—each gorgeous creation begins with a humble boxed mix. Starting from a mix takes the guesswork out of baking and ensures perfect results, leaving more time for getting creative with Mandy’s whimsical, jaw-dropping decorating ideas. Step-by-step photo tutorials accompany special holiday-themed decorating projects as well as an essential primer on stacking, filling, and frosting to get you started. And Mandy’s expert advice and tips set you up for success in every project.

Standout flavor combinations include:

Shamrock Shake Cake with Vanilla Mint ButtercreamRocket Pop Piñata Cake for the Fourth of JulyDouble Funfetti CakeBlueberry Shortbread Crumble CakeCaramel Apple Cider Cake with Apple FillingDark Chocolate Raspberry Cake Coconut Macadamia White Chocolate CakeCrème Brûlée Cake with Roasted Sugar Buttercream

and so many more…

With beautiful visuals and dynamite flavors that any baker can master, this is an irresistible book for cake bakers of all stripes. After all, it’s not a party without cake, and whoever brings the cake is always welcome!

From the Publisher

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOLTEN LAVA CAKE

ROCKET POP PIÑATA CAKE

CHERRY PIE CAKE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER BUTTERCREAM AND CHERRY PIE FILLING

MIDNIGHT BUBBLY CAKE

FALL FOLIAGE CAKE

ROBIN'S EGG SPECKLED CAKE

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest (April 4, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0358697247
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0358697244
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
Reviewer: Tory Miller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So good I bought 2, one for me and one for a friend!
Review: I recently acquired "I'll Bring the Cake" by Mandi Merriman, and it has quickly become my go-to resource for all things cake-related. This cookbook deserves a solid 5-star rating.First and foremost, the recipes in this book are absolutely divine. From classic flavors to unique and creative combinations, each cake recipe is a masterpiece. I have tried several recipes from this cookbook, and every single one has turned out to be a showstopper. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve professional-looking and delicious cakes.One aspect that sets "I'll Bring the Cake" apart from other cake cookbooks is the variety it offers. It covers a wide range of cake types, including layer cakes, bundt cakes, cupcakes, and more. The cookbook also includes recipes for different occasions and celebrations, ensuring that there is a cake for every event. Whether you're looking for a simple everyday cake or an elaborate centerpiece for a special occasion, this cookbook has you covered.Additionally, the photography in "I'll Bring the Cake" is stunning. Each cake is beautifully captured, showcasing its visual appeal and making it even more tempting to try. The layout and design of the cookbook are also well thought out, making it easy to navigate and find the perfect recipe.Furthermore, I appreciate the additional tips and tricks provided throughout the cookbook. From frosting techniques to decorating ideas, these extra tidbits of information elevate the baking experience and help bakers achieve professional results.In conclusion, "I'll Bring the Cake" by Mandi Merriman is a must-have cookbook for any cake lover or baking enthusiast. The recipes are outstanding, the variety is impressive, and the overall presentation is visually appealing. It has quickly become a cherished addition to my cookbook collection, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to create delicious and stunning cakes.

Reviewer: SG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great resource!
Review: The recipes are very good and it is a good resource for baking cakes. A lot of great flavor combinations!

Reviewer: Shannon S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lots of delicious cakes!
Review: Mandy is a fantastic teacher! Her cakes may look a little busy to make, but she explains everything so well, you will be making every cake in this book in no time!Ingredients are super easy to find and use. Follow step by step and you will be making her gorgeous and delicious cakes, too!

Reviewer: Helen Luksan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love love love!!
Review: I have her first book, which I absolutely love, and so I knew I needed to get the second one! Omg, it's not only filled with even more recipes and beautiful cakes, but the photos are gorgeous and the flavor combos are incredible! I love that she includes more cakes with fillings in this book than her first (lots of yummy curds and homemade fillings!). As a result, some of the recipes are a little bit more time consuming, so if you are new to cakes, I do recommend getting her first book as well (though there are certainly simple cakes in here too and a few repeats from her first book). I love that it's sectioned out by season. So many new flavors and I've been having so much fun trying them! I have yet to be disappointed with any one of her cakes! Buy the book, you won't regret it!

Reviewer: KoyAnderGreens
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Our favorite book!!!
Review: Everything Mandy creates is amazing. These recipes allow anyone of any skill level to create a stunning, mouthwatering, dessert. Cake after Birthdays used to go to waste in our home and that is no longer the case.My kids are pouring over this book like it's the next best novel. They've each decided which cake they want to try next or which one they want for their Birthday.The best part is you can turn any recipe into gourmet cupcakes, or a pan dessert to take to an event.A must have in your home kitchen.

Reviewer: Ashtin
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good for modern decorating ideas and beginner bakers
Review: Easy recipes, but they all use box mixes. I was looking for from scratch cake recipes. She also goes over techniques that are good for beginners to get the hang of. That is her selling point “taking the guesswork out of baking” I was just looking for something much different.

Reviewer: Mattie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Delicious Cakes
Review: I have made a couple recipes from this book and they have all been great! I am not a very good baker but this book makes the recipes easy to follow. The book itself is high quality; the paper is thick. If you are a mediocre baker but you want to make elevated cakes this is the book for you!

Reviewer: SusanC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the BEST cake cookbooks out there!
Review: I have both of her recipe books and they are both incredible! I have made TONS of the cakes, fillings, and frostings from both books and there has not been one that wasn’t phenomenal!!She not only walks you through the baking process but she also walks you through the decorating process on how to make them so beautiful.If you love to bake cakes these are must have books for your kitchen!I read through a few of the negative reviews because I couldn’t possibly figure out what negative things one could even come up with about Mandy and her recipes. The only negative remarks were the fact a cake mix is used in her recipes. Yes I’m sure Mandy is more than talented enough to not use a mix but as she states in her book, it’s an easy and quick way to have those ingredients perfectly measured for you. It’s all the other ingredients that she adds to it that make her recipes so incredible. It’s clear those people have not actually tried any of the recipes or they would know they don’t taste like a standard box cake.

Reviewer: Miranda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is absolutly amazing!

Reviewer: Paulina
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Every single recipe calls for a “cake box mix” so not actual recipes, just cake mix recipes

Reviewer: Léonie
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Je suis mitigée par rapport au livre. Les points positifs : il y a beaucoup de recettes, bien illustrées, photos de qualités. Mais les mesures sont en cup, c'est le jeu avec les livres américains donc ça, ça va encore. Mais dans toutes les recettes de gâteau se sont des boîtes de préparations à gâteaux, en france on a pas un choix immense et de plus on sait que ce n'est pas les mêmes marques qu'il les fabrique. De plus, d'un pays à un autre les ingrédients qui compose ces boîtes diffèrent. On aura sûrement pas le même rendu. Surtout que ça coûte cher ces boîtes toutes préparées. Je le garde parce que les recettes de crème au beurre et des garnitures sont faisable. Donc pour quelqu'un qui vit en France je sais pas si il est indispensable. A vous de faire votre choix.

Reviewer: Lisa Bausch
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Iv been wanting this since it come out and so dam happy & excited to finally get this thank you so much mandy for a truly amazing cake book with so much love 🤩🤩

Reviewer: Shannon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Mandy Merriman has done it again. Another beautiful cake book with cakes for beginners to pros and flavours for any occasion.