I bought this book one summer when i was pregnant and systematically went through it and have made almost everything in the book. The chocalate and yellow cake are picture perfect and delicious. The buttercream frosting is so light and not too sweet. The carrot cake is great, and the cream cheese frosting is the best. A few of the refrigerator cookies have become Requested Christmas Favorites. The Strawberry cream cheese tart is to die for. You really must have this book if you love to bake. Whenever I bring something I make out of this book to a party, at least one person asks me for the recipe. I have copied them so many times That I am now just going to start giving the book away !! PS, I Gained 27 pounds in only did pregnancy, if you were wondering !! But my husband Gained about 10 !!