Buttercup Bakes at Home: More Than 75 New Recipes from Manhattan's Premier Bake Shop for Tempting Homemade Sweets »

When prepared the old-fashioned way, nothing tastes as delicious and comforting as homemade sweets fresh from the oven. Now Jennifer Appel, cookbook author and owner of the world-famous Buttercup Bake Shop, shares more of her popular recipes in Buttercup Bakes at Home, a collection of more than 75 new and tempting treats from the much-loved bakery and her own kitchen, for home cooks to enjoy.

Family and friends will swoon over the Lemon Coconut-Filled White Buttermilk Cake, Buttercup Golden Layer Cake with Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream, and Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake. A wide variety of cookies, bars, and other goodies, such as Dried Cranberry Pumpkin Bars, Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars, Pear Nectarine Crisp, Mixed Berry Trifle, and Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Bread Pudding will tempt any palate. There is also a chapter on making delectable cheesecakes, including Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Cappuccino Cheesecake; and what would a book from the owner of the Buttercup Bake Shop be without cupcakes? Here you'll find Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing, German Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Pecan Frosting, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes (perfect for an after-school snack), and even Splenda-iferous Cream-Filled Vanilla Cupcakes. There's also a chapter on baking with children, with simple recipes such as Candy Bar Ice Cream Pie and Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies.

For bakers and home cooks of any skill level, Buttercup Bakes at Home is the perfect addition to any kitchen bookshelf — with recipes for any occasion — whether you are entertaining guests or cooking for loved ones. Complete with preparation tips andeasy-to-follow instructions, this delightful collection is sure to satisfy dessert fans of all ages.

Library Journal

In 1996, Appel and Torey opened Magnolia Bakery in New York City's Greenwich Village, and they are the authors of The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. Of course, eventually they parted ways, with Appel opening her own Buttercup Bake Shop six years ago. She is also the author of an earlier Buttercup cookbook, and now she presents more of her favorite homey treats, from Peanut Butter Cheesecake to Peach Pandowdy. Recommended for larger baking collections. Torey's (More from Magnolia) new book is not a dessert collection but an eclectic selection of savory recipes ranging from contemporary dishes such as Yellow Beet, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad to old-fashioned classics like Chicken Kiev and Three-Can Tuna Casserole, followed by a short chapter devoted to sweets. There are color photographs throughout of both the recipes and the author at her country house in upstate New York ( la the Barefoot Contessa). Fans of Torey's bakery and earlier cookbooks may be disappointed that she has turned away from desserts here; for larger cookery collections and other libraries where her first two books have been especially popular. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.