The Sweetapolita Bakebook: 75 Fanciful Cakes, Cookies & More to Make & Decorate

A book that is worth it.A book that has a lot of good information, worth buying as a great pastry tool and aid.

When I placed my first order of Speetapolita sprinkles from Canada, I couldn't wait for them to arrive and boy was I prepared to start decorating when I opened the box. This book gives you some good, very tasty recipes and hints, so I am pleased all around with the company. For those who aren't into unicorns and the like such as myself, there's still quite a bit to stimulate your creative endeavors.

I've been a huge fan of Sweetapolita's blog and recipes for a while. Not once has one of her recipes failed me. In fact, every one is usually raving about which ever cake of hers I choose to make. I love that the book is broken into sections of basic cakes, frosting, etc. It gives me the opportunity to mix and match to create my perfect cake combo. And the Essential Baking & Decorating Techniques is invaluable. I was disappointed that some of my favorite cake and cupcake recipes were not included in the book (especially cupcakes, not many were included at all). But I guess I have her blog for that.Note: I purchased the ebook version because I have run out of room for physical cookbooks in my kitchen. It translates to digital form perfectly.

I love cookbooks, especially baking books, and this one is perfect for my collection! You can tell that Rosie is not just a cake decorator, but an artist as well! The pictures are wonderful. There are many recipes that I know I am never going to try, but I just enjoy looking at them, lol. However, there are quite a few recipes that I can't wait to try, too. I do wish that this cookbook came in hardcover because my toddler has already bent my cover. But that doesn't affect my star rating at all. This would make a wonderful gift for any baker or cookbook lover in your life.

I cannot rave enough about this book. Sweetapolita is my favorite cake blogger and I have been following her work for a couple years now. Her recipes and style of decorating always leave me feeling inspired and ready to tackle a new concept. The book itself is stunning. The cake on the cover literally looks like it is going to jump off the page and on to your plate. Even the texture of the cover is impressive, a silky and inviting soft back with vibrant colors and patterns. Rosie's introduction is so down to earth and relatable to my own experience of being a mom who is obsessed with layer cakes. All of the instructions and methods are so approachable, even for those without extensive baking experience. A true gem.

Beautiful photos and awesome recipes. Can’t wait to bake from this wonderful book. I am sure my family is going to love these recipes. Great directions, easy to follow and love the tips for success.

One of the first ever food bloggers I followed, and for good reason! This book is chock-full with amazing recipes, that never fail! Check out her blog too for even more amazing recipes. The only thing I would say is that it is not for an inexperienced baker. I am quite an experienced baker, and was before reading the book, however, some of the recipes can be daunting if you don't have much experience with layer cakes. But, I love this book and everything in it! I especially use her chocolate ganache recipe with EVERYTHING. Seriously, its amazing. Her chocolate cake recipes are also amazing. If you love layer cakes, buy this book!!!

This is one of those rare books where I have two copies -- a hard copy and a kindle copy. Why? Because one is just not enough!! I have the Kindle copy on my kindle fire -- great for the color pix and links to recipes and techniques. The hard copy to take into the kitchen with me!! I've been in the sugar arts biz for many many MANY years and I think I have just about every book ever made -- but it's rare when a book comes along with such fun, easy and creative projects and awesome recipes to boot! I highly recommend this book for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. You will NOT be disappointed!!

I bought this book despite the negative review on here and am so pleased I did! Now I buy lots of cake decorating books and I have to say this is the most creative and fun book I now own. I am a new baker and have just decided to set up my own company, however I am no where near an expert or advanced cake decorator. The pictures and ideas in the book are different to any other book I have seen to date and the receipes are beautiful and make outstanding cakes! The cakes are colourful, fun and different and you can also include the children in the baking experience...overall I would highly recommend.

Some beautiful cakes in here. Haven't tried any yet though.

I love this book!!! The recipes are easy to follow and bake really well. I just love all the new baking ideas that Rosie has. Although it is an American book it does (very usefully!!) have equivalent grams for each ingredient.

Have had this a couple of months and it is definitely a recipe book that I will be using again and again. Maybe not for the actual cake recipes though, more for the decorating tips and ideas. I wasn't sure whether to get the book seeing as you can find most of these cakes and sweets on the blog, but it's definitely worth it to have everything in one book to flick through. One of the negative points is that there are quite a few recipes for children which isn't useful for me, but if you have children, great fun I guess!

Best book I ever had