Baking, Cooking Fundamentals & Reference

Cake Mix Magic

Name: Cake Mix Magic
Author: Jill Snider
ISBN: 9780778800613

by Jill Snider

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Overview

When you're pressed for time, what's the easiest way to prepare a moist, delicious cake for dessert? A cake mix, of course! Just follow the instruction on the package, pop the cake in the oven and it's ready in no time. With that kind of convenience, it's no wonder that North Americans buy over 400 million cake mixes a year.
But let's say that with just a few more ingredients and a little more preparation time, you could turn a good cake into something even better. That's where "Cake Mix Magic" can help.
Here you'll find over 125 fast and easy recipes, each starting with a basic cake mix and turning it into a scrumptious dessert. In minutes you'll be baking up a delicious "Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake" or "Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake." Need to prepare something special for a birthday party or family gathering? You'll be amazed at the "made from scratch" flavor of "Chocolate Mousse Cake" or "Toffee Crunch Cheesecake."
With "Cake Mix Magic," the sorcery extends far beyond cakes. You can make a wide variety of other baked treats, including "Cranberry Pecan Buns," "Butterscotch Nut Bars," Apricot Lemon Squares," Gingerbread People," "Peach Cobbler" and "Black Forest Trifle.". Who'd believe cake mixes could be so versatile?
Simple recipes, basic ingredients and no experience required — all the elements necessary for dependable and outstanding results. Whether you are an experienced baker or a novice, this book will give you great recipes that work every time.

ENDORSED BY DUNCAN HINES(r)

Since 1949, the Duncan Hines(r) brand has been identified premium-quality food products, particularly its "good as homemade" baking mixes, and is today one of the most recognized trademarks in the world. The Duncan Hines(r) commitment to quality — to making a great cake even better — is an essential feature of Cake Mix Magic.

Author Biography: Jill Snider has 30 years of baking experience including almost 25 years as the Kitchen Manager for a major North American flour maker.

With more than 125 delicious recipes, this guide to turning cake mix into culinary art covers everything from chocolate chunk cookies to apricot lemon squares.

About the Author, Jill Snider

Jill Snider has 30 years of baking experience including almost 25 years as the Kitchen Manager for a major North American flour maker.

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KLIATT

Remember the slogan "Nothing as loving as something from the oven?" With our hectic lifestyles today, homemade treats have become something of the past. Here you'll find over 125 fast and easy recipes, each starting with a basic cake mix and turning it into a scrumptious dessert. Some of the featured recipes are: Cranberry Double Banana Muffins, Chocolate Marble Cheesecake, Chocolate Macada-mia Nut Oatmeal Cookies, Strawberry Bavarian Mold, Apricot Glazed Apple Torte, and Tequila Orange Sunrise. Recipe ingredients are listed both in metric and standard forms, making this a book that can be used universally. A special introductory section provides information about baking ingredients, tips and techniques. Jill Snyder has 30 years of baking experience, including almost 25 years as the kitchen manager for a major North American flour maker. This book is sure to be snapped up by experienced bakers and novices. KLIATT Codes: JSA—Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2001, Firefly, Robert Rose, 192p. illus. index., $18.95. Ages 13 to adult. Reviewer: Shirley Reis; IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI , November 2001 (Vol. 35, No. 6)

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In Cake Magic, expert cake baker Jill Snider has compiled an impressive and mouth-watering collection of outstanding recipes for cakes, bars, squares, and more. From Lemon Tote Cake, Apricot Hazelnut Torte, Pumpkin Cheesecake; Apple Nut Coffee Cakes; and Brazil Nut Fruitcake; to White Chocolate Macadamia Oatmeal Cookies; Applesauce Loaf; Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake; Lime Daiquiri Cake; and Peach Cobbler, Cake Magic recipes are showcased with clear and easy-to-follow instructions. Wither a novice in the kitchen or an experienced family cook, Cake Magic will be the cookbook of choice when planning deserts for all manner of family meals and celebratory events.