A nostalgic ode to the joy of homemade cake, beautifully photographed and with easy mix-and-match recipes for a sweet lift any day of the week-- Williams shares recipes for base cakes, toppings, and decorating ideas that can be combined in a multitude of ways to make every moment feel like a celebration. Her simple cakes provide a nostalgic ode to the joy of homemade cake, so you can create a sweet lift any day of the week. -- adapted from pages [2] and [4] of cover. Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Let the baking begin! A note about cooking with kids ; Advice from this home baker to another ; Measuring and weighing ingredients ; Basic methods and techniques ; Ovens and baking times ; Equipment and pans -- Cakes: the only cakes you'll ever really need -- Cake toppings: the perfect finish for your cake -- Cakeworthy moments: celebrating with cake. TLC cakes ; All day, everyday cakes ; Pattern playground cakes ; Growing family and friends cakes ; Vacation cakes.