Is there anything on Earth more tempting than a fresh batch of cupcakes? The rise in the popularity of the cupcake has been meteoric. Although the trend for these stylish individual cakes started in New York it travelled quickly to Europe where they have eclipsed other cakes to become the cake of choice for celebrations. Cupcake Heaven is overflowing with hundreds of divine recipes to provide eternal inspiration. This beautifully illustrated volume explores variations from classic to the extravagant, quirky and indulgent. With just a few storecupboard ingredients and some careful decorating, homemade cupcakes are the ultimate feel-good treat, simple to prepare and guaranteed a rapturous reception. From saintly Pear & Ginger Cupcakes to truly sinful Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, with guidance on frostings, decorations and equipment, Cupcake Heaven is a baker's paradise. About the editor Jennie Milsom is a British food writer who completed her training in French Culinary Arts and Wine and Spirits in London and went on to write food features and recipes for various magazines, while working part-time as a chef. In 2004 she became deputy cookery editor of Good Housekeeping magazine. Jennie lives in London.
This is an ok cupcake cookbook, has some unique recipes, but also missing quite a few of the classics. I pretty much picked it up because it was on super sale at B&N.