A book full of 300 winning recipes that transform a basic packet of cake mix into a great cake that tastes homemade simply by adding a few readily available ingredients. These recipes provide "homemade" results in less than half the time it would take to bake them from scratch ingredients. Practical tips and techniques throughout the book ensure perfect results every time: single-layer cakes, multi-layer cakes, tube cakes, birthday cakes, Christmas cakes, angel food cakes, cheesecakes, coffee cakes, loaves & muffins, bars and squares, frosting, fillings and glazes. Cake mixes are a staple of every kitchen pantry: 400 million packets are purchased every year! This book makes them taste even better with working any harder! 300 easy desserts that taste as good as homemade cakes.

Author Biography

Jill Snider was the Test Kitchen Manager for a major North American flour maker for 25 years. She is a recipe developer and food stylist and lives in Toronto, Canada.