“Cakes are a cornerstone of celebrations in America and this 704-page tome has a recipe for every occasion, from easy loaves and Bundts to jaw-dropping show stoppers, like multi-tiered wedding cakes. Plus, you'll find Beranbaum's expert advice on how to decorate them all.” — Good Housekeeping
“Anyone who writes their master’s dissertation on whether sifting affects the quality of a yellow cake is obviously all-in when it comes to getting the details of baking exactly correct. And Rose Levy Beranbaum—award-winning pastry chef, blogger, and cookbook author—is that person.” — Better Homes & Gardens
“The Queen of Cake (and desserts in general), Rose Levy Beranbaum updates her classic on cakes with a thoroughly revised new addition incorporating new ingredients, new equipment, new methods and even new recipes.” — Parade
“Consider this book non-negotiable if you have any interest in becoming a better baker.” — Simply Recipes
“[Beranbaum] is practically baking royalty, and she's called 'the diva of desserts' for good reason… [The Cake Bible] contains everything that you'd want to know (and could know) about how to make a good cake." — Tasting Table
“Owners of the original will want to read this new edition for its updates and additions, while novice bakers could not ask for a better introduction to the art and science of cake baking.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Rose Levy Beranbaum’s 1988 tome revolutionized baking for home cooks, and the revision is just as exciting.” — AARP Magazine
“If you geek out on the science of baking, you will be richly rewarded. And if you’re new to baking, these recipes will guide you to success.” — Edible South Florida
“The new edition, like the old, is a brick of a book that contains all the encouragement and knowledge you'll need to tackle any cake.” — KCRW Good Food
"Master the holiday classic with this tried-and-true recipe from the grande dame of cake baking.” — Saveur
“This meticulous classic is back for its 35th anniversary, with new and fine-tuned recipes and updated techniques but the same authority, hallmark chart recipes and heft." — Minnesota Star Tribune
“My satisfaction comes from knocking out a pan of buttery, treacly English Gingerbread and [Rose’s] signature velvety-textured Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake, carefully weighing each ingredient to the gram as directed, in one lazy afternoon, and receiving this concise verdict from my husband: ‘Those cakes. Wow.’”
— Atlanta Journal Constitution