Coffee and Cake

Enjoy the perfect cup of coffee, complimented by delectable café treats. Coffee and Cake by Rick Rodgers—award-winning cooking teacher and author of more than 25 acclaimed cookbooks, including the Seasonal Gatherings and 101 series—has created a the perfect gift book for java lovers, combining the history and culture of coffee with essential information on how to best brew it in various machines, and delicious recipes for cakes to serve alongside. Inside this beautiful cookbook, you’ll find everything you need to create the perfect pairing: A Complete Coffee Primer: Learn the rich history of coffee, how to choose the right beans, and the secrets to brewing the perfect cup every time. Essential Baking Techniques: The comprehensive Cake Primer walks you through the fundamentals, from key ingredients to can’t-fail mixing methods for tender, delicious results. Dozens of Cake Recipes: Explore everything from simple Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake and Red Velvet Cupcakes to classic American layer cakes and S’mores Cheesecake. European Café Treats: Master elegant desserts like Black Forest Cake, Chocolate-Strawberry Sachertorte, and a showstopping Tiramisù Cake with Mascarpone Frosting.