For the Love of Cakes is a beautifully crafted book, a perfect gift with over a hundred pages of exceptional cake recipes. A range of everyday and special occasion cakes are offered both for the armchair and the practical chef, with a mix of easy-to-make treats, from Celebration Fruit Cake and Almond Angel Cake to the more sophisticated offerings of Mocha Truffle Cake, Italian Polenta Cake and Black Forest Gateau. This book also provides an extensive practical section with advice on baking ingredients and icings.