by Candace Nelson (Author)
Cupcake favorites and dessert classics from the pastry chef and creator of Sprinkles Cupcakes and judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars.
When Candace Nelson started Sprinkles, America's first cupcakes-only bakery, in 2005, people thought she was crazy. What else do you sell? they'd ask. But Sprinkles sold out on opening day . . . and hasn't slowed down since! Now, in her first cookbook, Candace opens up her recipe vault to bring you 100 irresistible desserts she can't live without. You'll learn all the secrets for making 50 beloved Sprinkles Cupcakes, from iconic red velvet to new flavors created exclusively for the book, like crv(R)me brvalv(c)e. But Candace doesn't stop there. She shares the recipes for her all-time favorite cakes, pies, quick breads, cookies, bars, and other treats, plus delicious guest recipes from Sprinkles friends like Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts, and Michael Strahan. The Sprinkles Baking Book is filled with all-American classics that will appeal to everyone in your family and on your dinner party guest list. So, don't hold back. Treat yourself to this sweet cookbook and share in the fun!Author Biography
Candace Nelson is the founder and pastry chef of Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery. She has been featured everywhere from O, Vanity Fair, and People magazines to Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Chew, and The Talk. Candace's cupcakes have inspired accolades from the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Blake Lively. Sprinkles has more than twenty locations nationwide, featuring cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and Cupcake ATMs. Candace was a judge on Food Network's hit show Cupcake Wars, which filmed ten seasons and airs around the world. A former investment banker, Candace is a graduate of Tante Marie's professional pastry program in San Francisco and of Wesleyan University.