I'll Bring The Cake: Recipes for Every Season and Every Occasion

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Baking with Blondie blogger Mandy Merriman takes the guesswork out of delicious and beautiful cakes—starting with boxed mixes and then adding flavorful ingredients and creative decorations—for occasion-worthy cakes any baker can make. I’ll Bring the Cake features stunning and mouthwatering cakes for any occasion or holiday, but there’s a twist—each gorgeous creation begins with a humble boxed mix. Starting from a mix takes the guesswork out of baking and ensures perfect results, leaving more time for getting creative with Mandy’s whimsical, jaw-dropping decorating ideas. Step-by-step photo tutorials accompany special holiday-themed decorating projects as well as an essential primer on stacking, filling, and frosting to get you started. And Mandy’s expert advice and tips set you up for success in every project. Standout flavor combinations include: Shamrock Shake Cake with Vanilla Mint ButtercreamRocket Pop Piñata Cake for the Fourth of JulyDouble Funfetti CakeBlueberry Shortbread Crumble CakeCaramel Apple Cider Cake with Apple FillingDark Chocolate Raspberry Cake Coconut Macadamia White Chocolate CakeCrème Brûlée Cake with Roasted Sugar Buttercream and so many more… With beautiful visuals and dynamite flavors that any baker can master, this is an irresistible book for cake bakers of all stripes. After all, it’s not a party without cake, and whoever brings the cake is always welcome! Title Page Dedication Contents Introduction Cake Tools for Decorating Success Buttercream Essentials Vanilla Buttercream Small-Batch Vanilla Buttercream Baking Tips and Troubleshooting Assembling and Frosting Basics Chapter 1: Springtime Bakes Lemon Blackberry Poppy Seed Cake Lavender Cake with Honey Lavender Buttercream Dark Chocolate Huckleberry Shake Cake Rose Water Cake with Raspberry Rose Water Buttercream and Raspberry Filling Crème Brûlée Cake with Vanilla Bean Caramel Buttercream and Custard Filling Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar Cake with Strawberry Crumble Lemon Almond Cake with White Chocolate Almond Buttercream Strawberry Malt Swirl Cake Pistachio Cake with Pistachio Buttercream and Marshmallow Filling Almond Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Pink Velvet Heart Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cake with Chocolate Ganache Drip and Filling Shamrock Shake Cake with Vanilla Mint Buttercream Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream and Candied Pecan Crumble Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream Carrot Cake with Almond Cream Cheese Buttercream Rainbow Ruffle Cake Rainbow Stripe Cake Robin’s Egg Speckled Cake Bunny Sprinkle Cake Lambeth Cake Chapter 2: Summer Sweets Apricot Upside-Down Cake with Honey Brown Sugar Buttercream Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Raspberry Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache Passion Fruit Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream and Passion Fruit Curd Toasted Coconut Lime Cake with Toasted Coconut Buttercream and Lime Curd Strawberry Cheesecake Cake with Graham Cracker Crust and Strawberry Filling Orange Meringue Cake with Orange Vanilla Buttercream and Orange Curd Filling Strawberry-Peach Cake Piña Colada Cake with Coconut Buttercream and Pineapple Curd Cherry Lime Swirl Cake Cherry Pie Cake with Graham Cracker Buttercream and Cherry Pie Filling Blueberry Shortbread Crumble Cake Raspberry Lemonade Swirl Cake with Raspberry Lemonade Buttercream, Lemon Curd, and Raspberry Filling Mango Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream and Mango Curd Triple Berry Cobbler Cake with Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Buttercream, Berry Filling, and Oatmeal Crumble Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake with Grapefruit Poppy Seed Buttercream and Grapefruit Curd Guava Cake with Guava Curd and Cream Cheese Buttercream Flag Cake Rocket Pop Piñata Cake Chapter 3: Fall Favorites Cannoli Cake with Cinnamon Mascarpone Buttercream and Ricotta Filling Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Dark Chocolate Buttercream Poached Pear Caramel Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Cake with Brown Butter Maple Pecan Buttercream and Pecan Pie Filling Pumpkin Cake with Gingersnap Crust and Gingersnap Buttercream Black Forest Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting and Cherry Filling White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cake Triple Chocolate Cake Horchata Cake Salted Caramel Pretzel Cake Banana Cake with Hazelnut Buttercream and Nutella Filling Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake with Chocolate Buttercream and Ganache Drip Ultimate Caramel Cake with Brown Butter Salted Caramel Buttercream and Caramel Filling Chocolate Biscoff Cake Banana Caramel Cake with Peanut Butter Caramel Buttercream Witches’ Brew Ice Cream Cone Cake Candy Corn Stripe Cake Fall Foliage Cake Chapter 4: Whimsical Winter Bakes Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Filling White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cake with Cranberry Filling and Sugared Cranberries Chocolate Orange Cake Eggnog Latte Cake Funfetti Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Cake with Vanilla Almond Buttercream and Cookie Dough Filling Chocolate Peppermint Molten Lava Cake Coconut Almond Hot Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Filling Pomegranate White Chocolate Cake Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie Cake Gingerbread Cake with White Chocolate and Gingerbread Buttercream White Chocolate Peppermint Cake Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll Cake with Ginger Cookie Crust, Spiced Cream Cheese Buttercream, and Ginger Swirl Cookies Peppermint Oreo Swirl Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache Drip Chocolate Cranberry Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Drip Festive Wreath Cake Cut-Out Tree Cake Black-and-White Countdown Cake Midnight Bubbly Cake Sweetheart Celebration Cake Sprinkle Heart Cake Chapter 5: Birthday Hits and Everyday Cakes Classic White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Yellow Cake with Cocoa Buttercream Double Funfetti Cake Red Velvet Cake with Almond Cream Cheese Buttercream Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Chocolate Malt Cake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cake with Peanut Butter Buttercream and Marshmallow Filling (Fluffernutter) Better Than “Anything” Cake Superman Cake Cosmic Brownie Cake Chocolate Cake with Cookie Dough Filling and Cocoa Buttercream Samoa Cookie Cake Twix Cake Thin Mint Cake Monster Cookie Cake Hostess Cupcake Cake Rainbow-Striped Lucky Charms Cake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Red Velvet Oreo Cake Chocolate Soda Cake Circus Animal Cookie Cake with Almond White Chocolate Buttercream Éclair Cake with Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Chocolate Ganache, and Custard Filling Funfetti Cotton Candy Cake with Striped Cotton Candy Buttercream Acknowledgments Index About the Author Copyright