Forty-five cakes, five books on cake, one winner

Food52 made 45 cakes, so we don’t have to. Readers nominated the five best books on cake and a trio of bakers went to work baking and reviewing.

What they found was that all five books were winners, but Christina Tosi’s All About Cake was ultimately at the top, due to her “dedication to cake.” Her “commitment to flavor, fueled by her nostalgia and love of classic combinations, is infectious and left us feeling … empowered to create.”

Are you feeling inspired and want to make cakes like the ones from the award-winning Milk Bar? All About Cake has got you covered.

– Kelsey Swithers, Bascom Communications & Consulting