This is the essential guide to cake-baking perfection. From a classic Victoria sandwich, through the lightest whisked sponges to the gooiest of brownies, there are favourite bakes to tempt everyone. Original flavour pairings are a feature too: try Turkish fig cake with pomegranate molasses syrup, Mojito genoise or Muscat sponge cakes with elderflower icing. The key to baking success is in the detail: knowing when to stir and when to stop, when to whisk and for how long can make all the difference. Baking perfection is unveiled, explained and fully illustrated, giving you the confidence to become the cake baker you always wanted to be.