Cakes by Melissa Life is what you bake it : 120+ recipes for cakes, icings, fillings, and toppings for endless flavor combinations from the creative force behind Baked by Melissa

First-time author Ben-Ishay, of Baked by Melissa, offers a collection of creative and fun recipes designed to be personalized. This book is also about her journey into becoming a baking entrepreneur and the friends and family who've helped her along the way. In the introduction section, Ben-Ishay provides tips and recommendations on what is needed to bake. If readers want to make the tie-dyed cupcakes Baked by Melissa is known for, for example, they will need a palette of food colorings. Some of the cake recipes include her Grandma Annie's Chocolate Cake, Funfetti Cake, Lemon Cake, and Dulce de Leche Cake. Ben-Ishay also includes recipes for different icings and glazes, including traditional vanilla, strawberry, and cookies and cream, along with espresso and chocolate-chip cookie dough. There is also a section for fillings and toppings for the cupcakes, including recipes for making different brittles. The final section covers Ben-Ishay's ultimate flavor combinations. Highly recommended for intermediate to advanced bakers and those who want to bake with their families.--Skir, Holly Copyright 2017 Booklist