Family Circle Best-Ever Cakes and Cookies

Book excerpt: Following the sweet success of "Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes, the editors of the beloved women's magazine share 250 of their most popular desserts for every occasion. Between bake sales and birthdays, desserts can keep a mom in the kitchen constantly. Now, from the magazine that has earned a reputation for providing its millions of readers with foolproof recipes, comes a stellar collection of tasty treats that will delight and impress family, friends, and neighbors. Thoroughly perfected in state-of-the-art test kitchens, "Family Circle Best-Ever Cakes and Cookies offers a host of new ideas for memorable occasions, as well as the ultimate recipes for old-fashioned classics. From Double Celebration Fudge Cake to Apple Caramel Cake, Three-Berry Shortcake, and even a Peppermint Ice Cream Roll, spectacular grand finales are at every cook's fingertips. In addition to cakes, the book covers cookies, candies, pies, tarts, fruit desserts, quick breads, yeast breads, and cool, creamy sweets in-depth. As always, step-by-step photographs and drawings guide readers through every detail of achieving flawless results. Diagrams clarifying assembly and decoration techniques are included as well. Created by the experts for the needs of the modern homemaker, this is the ideal handbook, and the ideal holiday gift, for every family baker.