Dedication: For my family, especially Penny, Alfie, Nell and my mother, Iris. First published in 2013 by Jacqui Small LLP An imprint of Aurum Press 74–77 White Lion Street London N1 9PF Text copyright © 2013 Design and layout copyright © Jacqui Small 2013 The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.
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Contents
ISBN: 978 1 906417 97 0 A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. 2015 2014 2013 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in China
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Foreword
8
Introduction
10
Basic Techniques
14
Sponges and Layer Cakes
60
Loaves and Pound Cakes
92
Fruit, Nut and Seed Cakes
122
Tray Bakes
140
Cheesecakes
150
Small Cakes
194
Leavened Cakes
216
Pastries
242
Tarts
260
Celebration Cakes
296
Baking Basics
300
Essential Equipment
301
Index
304
Acknowledgements