The golden book of baking - Rachel Lane

From Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes and Apple and Strawberry Pie to Lemon Yogurt Cake and Cherry Doughnuts, this beautifully illustrated and easy-to-follow guide to creating scrumptious freshly baked treats will delight every time and for every type of social occasion. With more than 300 luscious recipes – for cookies, muffins, cupcakes, butter cakes, layer cakes, pies and tarts, pastries, yeast cakes and savouries – this is the only baking book you will ever need.

All the recipes in The Golden Book of Baking have been graded by difficulty and can easily be prepared at home with a well-stocked pantry and some basic kitchen equipment. There are a few more challenging recipes for those who want to test their skills! These include Almond Berry Supreme, Red Fruit Dacquoise and Chocolate Eclairs. Happy baking!