The Plain Cake Appreciation Society: 52 Weeks of Cake
Weeks: The Plain Cake Appreciation Society is a seasonal baking book presenting 52 cake recipes for baking throughout the year. The listing describes the recipes as simple and uncomplicated, with examples ranging from Weekday Lemon Cake to Rainy Day Chocolate Loaf.
At a glance
- 52 seasonal cake recipes, framed as a year-round baking collection.
- Example recipes include Weekday Lemon Cake, Raspberry-studded Tea Bars, Rainy Day Chocolate Loaf and Ginger and Rose Madeleines.
- The listing characterizes the recipes as simple and uncomplicated.
Reference price: $30.00
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A year-long recipe premise offers a seasonal idea for each week.
- Examples span tea bars, loaf cake and madeleines, giving the collection more variety than a cake-only title suggests.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Murdoch Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 5, 2023 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 200 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1922616680 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1922616685 |
| Weight listed | 1.84 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.4 x 0.92 x 9.75 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home bakers looking for seasonal cake recipes to use across the year.
- Readers drawn to uncomplicated bakes and cakes suited to sharing with tea or company.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
77% 77% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
3% 3%
Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category. This provides a favorable but limited signal about reception, not detailed evidence about particular recipes or baking outcomes. Buyers looking for seasonal cake ideas can weigh that alongside the listing's 52-recipe claim.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does the book feature?
The title and listing describe 52 cake recipes, intended to provide a recipe for each week of the year.
What kinds of bakes are represented?
Examples named in the listing include lemon cake, raspberry tea bars, chocolate loaf and ginger and rose madeleines.
Is the book in English?
Yes. The listed language is English.
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