You Had Me At Cake: 80 Cake Recipes
You Had Me At Cake is a baking book presenting more than 80 cake recipes across four photographed chapters, from familiar classics to mini cakes and recipes inspired by different food cultures. Its range is suited to bakers looking for both approachable staples and ideas for celebrations or gifts.
At a glance
- Four photographed chapters cover classic cakes, flavour-focused variations, mini cakes and recipes from around the world.
- Examples include vanilla cake, carrot and pecan cake, mini lemon polenta cakes, Syrian orange cake and Hungarian layer cakes.
- The listing describes recipes as flexible and suitable for a range of baking experience.
Reference price: £20.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad recipe range spans everyday classics, smaller giftable bakes and celebration cakes.
- Photographs accompany the four chapters, helping readers see the styles of cakes covered.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Murdoch Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 April 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 232 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1761501399 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1761501395 |
| Dimensions | 18.42 x 2.41 x 24.43 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 800 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home bakers seeking a dedicated cake recipe collection with both familiar and less usual ideas.
- Readers who want mini bakes for sharing or gifting alongside larger cakes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general-purpose cookbook covering savoury meals or baking beyond cakes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, while a smaller share are lower. This offers a generally favourable but limited signal for a recipe book. No written customer feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not establish what readers liked or disliked about the recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does the book include?
The listing says it contains more than 80 recipes, arranged across four chapters.
What kinds of cakes are covered?
The described range includes classic cakes, flavour-focused variations, mini cakes and recipes inspired by cuisines around the world.
Are the recipes illustrated?
The listing describes all four chapters as fully photographed.
What is the book's format information?
The listing gives a print length of 232 pages and dimensions of 18.42 x 2.41 x 24.43 cm.
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