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Find sweet satisfaction with 50 easy, everyday cake recipes made with simple ingredients, one bowl, and no fuss.

IACP AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Bon Appétit • The New York Times Book Review • Epicurious • Town & Country

“[Snacking Cakes] hits the sweet spot. . . . Cake for breakfast? Yes, please!”—Martha Stewart Living

In Snacking Cakes, the indulgent, treat-yourself concept of cake becomes an anytime, easy-to-make treat. Expert baker Yossy Arefi’s collection of no-fuss recipes is perfect for anyone who craves near-instant cake satisfaction.

With little time and effort, these single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl (no electric mixers needed) and utilize ingredients likely sitting in your cupboard. They’re baked in the basic pans you already own and shine with only the most modest adornments: a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of glaze, a dollop of whipped cream. From Nectarine and Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake and Gingery Sweet Potato Cake to Salty Caramel Peanut Butter Cake and Milk Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cake, these humble, comforting treats couldn’t be simpler to create. Yossy’s rustic, elegant style combines accessible, diverse flavors in intriguing ways that make them easy for kids to join in on the baking, but special enough to serve company or bring to potlucks.

Whether enjoyed in a quiet moment alone with a cup of morning coffee or with friends hungrily gathered around the pan, these ever-pleasing, undemanding cakes will become part of your daily ritual.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (October 27, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593139666
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593139660
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.04 x 0.85 x 9.04 inches
Reviewer: Sarah Meyr
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What a treat!
Review: Was given this by my daughter-in-law and have since gifted it to several others and we are all enjoying the well tested, delicious and endless possibilities of these lovely cakes. They are fun, easy and nearly fail-proof.

Reviewer: evanascent
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect in every way
Review: Everyone who enjoys baking--especially if you're a busy mom, or just busy in general--needs to buy this book. These recipes are really well designed, coming together quickly (no special equipment required!), being very easy to execute, and tasting delicious. Also, I rarely come across a cook book where nearly every recipe looks appealing to me. So far, I've only made three different cakes from this book, but every one of them has been incredibly delicious (browned butter, pecan, and white chocolate cake (tastes a lot like my favorite donut from when I was a kid), cocoa yogurt cake (to which I added peppermint flavor; and wow! Possibly the best chocolate cake I've ever tasted!), and the coconut lime cake). I love that there are variations offered for each recipe, as well as (optional) frostings and glazes (which so far I have not made). The only thing is that I recommend doubling the recipes to get a good amount that will last for a while, especially if you you're not just baking for yourself. I also prefer to substitute the regular flour for oatmeal flour to make the cakes a little healthier, and I've found that to work extremely well--it gives the cakes a really pleasant, soft texture.

Reviewer: Emily
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unfussy and lovely bakes!
Review: Yossy's entire philosophy of unfussy bakes resonates deeply. Her recipes are approachable all while having just a touch of ~*pizazz*~. I've baked my way through so many cakes and none of them have missed! Whether it's zhuzhing up a strawberry cake with sumac, or a peanut butter cake with a salty caramel frosting, she really understands flavor combinations and how to keep things simple while delivering a 'wow' factor. I highly recommend this book for anyone who just likes having a snacking cake around!

Reviewer: BrookeC
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Have made several recipes. Only 1 really missed the mark
Review: The oatmeal chocolate chip cake came out too wet and oily. I weighed all my ingredients to a T and it just didn’t work. However, some of these recipes are pure gold. Really quick to make and fun treats for my small family. The pineapple upside down cake is my favorite.

Reviewer: Wiredferret
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does what it promises
Review: We've already made 4 cakes from this book, and I only got it a month ago.It's exactly as advertised - low-fuss cakes that you can make with stuff you probably have around. The portioning is nice for people who aren't hosting a party, but are also not against some breakfast cake sometimes. The instructions are clear and the substitution suggestions make a ton of sense.Read if: You want something that is almost as simple as a box cake, but much tastier.Skip if: You derive satisfaction from getting Cooks Illustrated recipes to turn out right.

Reviewer: Christina M. Alexander
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really imaginative assortment of cakes
Review: This book was originally chosen for my Library’s cooking club and I enjoyed it so much I bought it and LOVE it! Recipes seem well written and complete…unlike some cookbooks who seem not to have been double checked! My go to dessert cookbook!

Reviewer: Rebecca
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cake options
Review: Lots of fun options for smaller cakes

Reviewer: LN
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfection!!!
Review: Gorgeous. Easy to follow. I want to make everything!!!

Reviewer: ebookfan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Selten habe ich ein Backbuch gefunden, bei dem die Rezepte a) durchweg gut aussehen, b) supereinfach umzusetzen sind und c) großartig gelingen und fantastisch schmecken. Die Methode (einfach nur mit einem Löffel trockene und feuchte Zutaten verrühren) funktioniert, die Krume bleibt durch die Verwendung von Öl schön feucht. Für ein amerikanisches Backbuch sind die Zuckermengen erfreulich gering, die Zutaten alle auch in Europa erhältlich und alle Maßeinheiten nicht nur in Cups, sondern auch in Gramm angegeben.Bonuspunkte für die aufgeführten interessanten Abwandlungsmöglichkeiten und alternative Backformen, denn die viereckigen Brownie-Pans sind in D doch eher ungebräuchlich.

Reviewer: Gabriel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is such a cool gift for someone that truly apreciates exploring simples sweets without going for the plain cakes.

Reviewer: Monika
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought this book because I love the idea of having a cake on the ready each week; cakes imply celebration and happy kids and a house full of people you like and we could probably all use more of that right now. The tone is light and fun and the instructions are detailed and make it super easy to bake a great cake. I've made several cakes and icings so far; the simple chocolate and vanilla cakes are not only perfect as they are, but the author gives you different options for baking pans and flavour combinations. I can't recommend this book enough, definitely for all skill levels in the kitchen, with beautiful pictures to accompany each recipe.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Such easy and great recipes, highly recommend!

Reviewer: Maryam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I adore this book and cannot recommend it highly enough. It is a must have book in every kitchen. The simple and no fuss recepies are so delicious that it needs a strong will power to stop yourself baking them all in one go. There have been so much attention to details in this book, the order of ingredients, measurements (Cups vs Grams) and even different pan shapes. And the cakes are absolutely delicious!