Baking Cakes and Pastries is a practical and approachable guide for home bakers and aspiring pastry enthusiasts who want consistent, high-quality results. Written by professional pastry Chef Roza, the book focuses on essential baking principles alongside a curated collection of reliable cake and pastry recipes.The book begins by introducing core baking fundamentals, including ingredient functions, mixing methods, temperature control, and common baking techniques. These foundations help readers understand not only how recipes are made, but why they work.The recipe section features a range of classic cakes and pastries designed to build confidence and skill. Each recipe is clearly written, carefully tested, and structured for ease of use, making the book suitable for beginners while still valuable for intermediate bakers.Rather than overwhelming readers with overly technical language, Baking Cakes and Pastries emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and adaptability. The recipes encourage creativity once the basics are mastered, making the book a dependable reference for everyday baking.With its concise format and instructional focus, Baking Cakes and Pastries serves as both a learning tool and a practical kitchen companion, ideal for readers seeking a trustworthy and accessible baking guide. By exploring this book, you'll start with the essential baking basics and learn everything you need to know to build a cake from the ground up-tips and techniques that many don't usually share. You'll also master step-by-step pastry recipes, essential baking techniques, and smart ingredient choices. With time-saving hacks, creative flavor combinations, troubleshooting tips, and options for healthier versions, this book will help you level up your skills, giving you confidence and knowledge that take you ahead of the rest in the world of baking.