In a new version of 'The Cake Bible,' Rose Levy Beranbaum updates a culinary classic

The Cake Bible is a classic cookbook that has been a guiding light in the world of baking since its first publication in 1988. It includes recipes for every major type of cake, from pancakes to four-tiered wedding cakes, and provides instructions on how to mix a buttery, tender layer cake in under five minutes, make fabulous chocolate cakes with just three ingredients, and create cakes with less sugar but maximum flavor and texture. The book is known for its detailed explanations of baking techniques, including the reverse creaming method, and offers measurements in weights, highlighting the superiority of the metric system. The 35th Anniversary Edition includes new recipes, updated methods, and the latest ingredient and equipment information.