Over many years, Mary Berry has perfected the art of cake-making and her skills have earned her a reputation as the queen of cakes. Now she has updated her classic home baking bible, theUltimate Cake Book, and once again shares with you the secrets of her success.

With over 200 classic cake recipes, Mary Berry'sUltimate Cake Bookincludes recipes for every cake, biscuit and bun you ever wanted to bake and many more. From the traditional Victoria Sandwich Cake, Tarte Tatin or Millionaires Shortbread to the indulgent Very Best Chocolate Roulade, Swiss Wild Strawberry and Walnut Cake or Sharp Lemon Cheesecake, there is sure to be a cake or bake here to suit everyone.

Ideal for cake-baking novices as well as more experienced cooks, Mary explains the basic methods of baking and gives advice on ingredients and equipment. Mary's easy recipes are interspersed with baking tips and solutions for the most common problems, making it possible for everyone to bake their favourite cake, whatever the occasion.

Mary Berry is the Queen of Cakes. After training at the Paris Cordon Bleu, Mary started her career as cookery editor ofHousewifeandIdeal Homemagazines. Much-loved for her trusted recipes and experienced advice, she has been teaching the nation to bake for over 30 years. In 2004, Mary was voted Top 3 by BBC Good Food for 'Most Reliable Celebrity Cook Book' alongside Jamie Oliver and Delia Smith.One of Britain's foremost cookery writers, shehas written over 40 cookery books.

Classic recipes for delectable cakes from Mary Berry, Britain's favourite cake baking expert