Simple Cakes

Let Simple Cakes dispel the myth that cake-baking is all fuss and fiddle. Now Mary Berry guides you through the art of making the ultimate in comfort food, from cakes, biscuits and pastries, to meringues and more.From Coffee Cake and Devonshire Scones to Lavender Biscuits and, of course, the classic Victoria Sponge, each delicious recipe is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and simple instructions to ensure impressive results every time.Including sections on ingredients, equipments and methods, as well as suggested party menus, baking has never been so simple.

After training at the Paris Cordon Bleu, Mary Berry started her career as cookery editor of Housewife and Ideal Home magazines. She is well known for her many television appearances, including the BBC1 series Mary's Berry's Ultimate Cakes and Mary Berry at Home. One of Britain's foremost cookery writers, she often appears as a guest on Saturday Kitchen, and has written over 40 cookery books. "Mary Berry, cookery writing pioneer" - The Times. "Reliable and clear, a Mary Berry recipe would never let you down" - Mail on Sunday.