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Tiny Bakes: Delicious Mini Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies, and More
Explore the world of miniature baking with cakes, cookies, and pies as eye-catching as they are delicious.
Whether you’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram or in real life at a party, there’s no denying the appeal of bite-size cakes and other assorted baked goods. Now, Tiny Bakes offers all the techniques and tips you need to start creating your own super cute food.
With only a few specialty items and an accurate kitchen scale, you’ll be able to make all of the recipes in this book. The easy-to-follow instructions include step photos whenever there’s a tricky bit. You’ll find chapters and recipes
Cupcakes and Cake Monster-shaped cupcakes, camp-inspired bonfire cupcakes, unicorn cupcakes, ice cream cone cake pops, buzzy bee cake pops, and adorable octopus cake pops 3-tier celebration cake, rainbow cheesecake, decadent red velvet cake, and fun confetti-style birthday cake A variety of flavors including classics as well as rainbow and chocolate-mint; and cute themed cookies like little hamburger-shaped and mushroom-shaped delights From apple and pumpkin to strawberry, lemon meringue—even one that looks like an owl! Other Baked Peanut butter and crispy rice bars, classic (but tiny!) brownies, homemade chocolate sandwich cookies, salted caramel bars, and chocolate-hazelnut pastry puffs
With delightful photos that share propping ideas, you’ll be showing off your baked goods in style. Join the miniature food craze with these fun and delicious creations!
Whether you’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram or in real life at a party, there’s no denying the appeal of bite-size cakes and other assorted baked goods. Now, Tiny Bakes offers all the techniques and tips you need to start creating your own super cute food.
With only a few specialty items and an accurate kitchen scale, you’ll be able to make all of the recipes in this book. The easy-to-follow instructions include step photos whenever there’s a tricky bit. You’ll find chapters and recipes
Cupcakes and Cake Monster-shaped cupcakes, camp-inspired bonfire cupcakes, unicorn cupcakes, ice cream cone cake pops, buzzy bee cake pops, and adorable octopus cake pops 3-tier celebration cake, rainbow cheesecake, decadent red velvet cake, and fun confetti-style birthday cake A variety of flavors including classics as well as rainbow and chocolate-mint; and cute themed cookies like little hamburger-shaped and mushroom-shaped delights From apple and pumpkin to strawberry, lemon meringue—even one that looks like an owl! Other Baked Peanut butter and crispy rice bars, classic (but tiny!) brownies, homemade chocolate sandwich cookies, salted caramel bars, and chocolate-hazelnut pastry puffs
With delightful photos that share propping ideas, you’ll be showing off your baked goods in style. Join the miniature food craze with these fun and delicious creations!
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Published October 24, 2023
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July 7, 2023
This cookbook would be useful if you are looking for recipes for cute, whimsically decorated (unicorn cupcakes, burger cookies) small treats for a special occasion. The cakes, cupcakes and cookies are highly decorated and extra sweet, especially when taking the decorations into account. You could also use the scaled-down treats for portion control, if you omit some of the decoration. I think the book fulfills its purpose.
It is an attractive book with pictures for each completed treat, plus pictures of many of the steps in each recipe. Some of the treats are pictured with dollhouse sized sieves and cake servers. I think the book fulfills its purpose. Even if it all tastes awful, it is very impressive to look at. Each recipe includes a list of required tools and materials. The author claims that you don’t need much special equipment, however it appears that you do need to buy the small stuff. Sometimes the book is a little too basic “Never touch hot cookware or baking pans without proper protective gloves!” Measurements are by weight. The book has a table of contents and an index.
The pies are more to my liking than the overly sweet/decorated cupcakes, cakes and cookies. The apple pie recipe uses a single apple and you can use store bought dough. I also liked the lemon meringue pie recipe. They are adorable and not over the top decorated. The recipe calls for five 2 1/2 inch baking pans. The picture shows the author pressing the dough into what appears to be a silicone mini tart pan with six indentations (like a muffin pan). So I guess that is what she means by five baking pans.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
It is an attractive book with pictures for each completed treat, plus pictures of many of the steps in each recipe. Some of the treats are pictured with dollhouse sized sieves and cake servers. I think the book fulfills its purpose. Even if it all tastes awful, it is very impressive to look at. Each recipe includes a list of required tools and materials. The author claims that you don’t need much special equipment, however it appears that you do need to buy the small stuff. Sometimes the book is a little too basic “Never touch hot cookware or baking pans without proper protective gloves!” Measurements are by weight. The book has a table of contents and an index.
The pies are more to my liking than the overly sweet/decorated cupcakes, cakes and cookies. The apple pie recipe uses a single apple and you can use store bought dough. I also liked the lemon meringue pie recipe. They are adorable and not over the top decorated. The recipe calls for five 2 1/2 inch baking pans. The picture shows the author pressing the dough into what appears to be a silicone mini tart pan with six indentations (like a muffin pan). So I guess that is what she means by five baking pans.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
July 12, 2023
Tiny Bakes!😍 i adore mini versions of beautiful treats!
While i am not in any way a baker and trying this would mostly mean ruining something but just on a smaller scale, i would still love to try it!
The whole idea of mini utensils and little decorated cakes are so cute and fun. Figuring out the measurements is made easy here with this step by step guide. We have a range of things to try here from Bonfire cupcakes to Brownie lollipops!
Beautiful, fun and a little new challenge to try.
Many thanks to the Author, Harvard common press and netgalley for an ARC. I am leaving my review voluntarily
While i am not in any way a baker and trying this would mostly mean ruining something but just on a smaller scale, i would still love to try it!
The whole idea of mini utensils and little decorated cakes are so cute and fun. Figuring out the measurements is made easy here with this step by step guide. We have a range of things to try here from Bonfire cupcakes to Brownie lollipops!
Beautiful, fun and a little new challenge to try.
Many thanks to the Author, Harvard common press and netgalley for an ARC. I am leaving my review voluntarily
August 10, 2023
Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for access to this arc in exchange for my honest review.
What can I say about this book ? Everything is so cute and delicious ! I love that the ingredients were given in grams. The pictures of the tiny cakes and the steps to ensured result were nice. If there were one tiny improvement to be made about the book, would be to give out amount of cakes the ingredients would yield.
I hope that one day I'll be patient enough to try any of these. Maybe I will without those beautiful details.
If you want to impress your friends or guests, this book is for you !
What can I say about this book ? Everything is so cute and delicious ! I love that the ingredients were given in grams. The pictures of the tiny cakes and the steps to ensured result were nice. If there were one tiny improvement to be made about the book, would be to give out amount of cakes the ingredients would yield.
I hope that one day I'll be patient enough to try any of these. Maybe I will without those beautiful details.
If you want to impress your friends or guests, this book is for you !
December 19, 2023
This is a really interesting cookbook. The recipes are unique and the photos are great. The recipes are also easy to follow and lots of fun. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Jennifer Ziemons, Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 18, 2023
Are you looking for a book filled with ideas of tiny desserts? Well look no further.
While to me personally, this looks like something I’d never get around to, this book would be a great resource for that baker who loves to be a little extra. And the recipes look delicious too.
While to me personally, this looks like something I’d never get around to, this book would be a great resource for that baker who loves to be a little extra. And the recipes look delicious too.
October 21, 2023
Baker Jennifer Ziemons, known for her show Jenny’s Mini Cooking Show on YouTube, is here to show us how to create Tiny Bakes that will wow friends and family. With just a few kitchen tools and her recipes and techniques, you can make and decorate tiny cakes, pies, cookies, and more. She uses lots of photos to show off her bakes, both the colorful and whimsical finished products as well as the techniques she uses to create them, so readers can see step by step how to get from the list of ingredients to a delightful and delicious treat.
After a brief introduction to her miniaturized baking and an explanation of what equipment she recommends for those trying to replicate her bakes (it’s not as much as you think), she jumps right in with her cupcakes and cake pops. She makes Monster Cupcakes that look as cute as they do delicious and Bonfire Cupcakes, with pretzels for the logs and accompanying marshmallows. And she decorates her cake pops as octopus, bees, frogs, and ice cream cones. And let’s not forget the Unicorn Cupcakes, with a surprise filling and rainbow frosting.
Then it’s on to cakes, where Ziemons makes layer cakes that could grace a magazine cover but also fit in your hands. There is a Three-Tier Celebration Cake that would steal the show at a wedding shower or Mother’s Day. There is a three-layer Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting that could make you fall in love with Valentine’s Day. And there are Monster Cakes that everyone will scream for at Halloween. Then there are a Rainbow Cheesecake, Animal Cakes, and Confetti-Style Birthday Cake for any other celebrations you need a tiny treat for. And while she shows off her decorations for each of these bakes, she encourages readers to use hers as a jumping off point and show off their own creativity with their bakes and decorations.
Then it’s on to cookies, like the Chocolate Mint Cookies made to look like turtles, the Rainbow Cookies with the surprise sprinkles inside, or the Peanut Butter Cereal Cookies. But then you are faced with a big decision—do you try to make the “Burger” Cookies or the “Burger” Macrons? They both look like burgers, but what kind of cookie do you want to make? And then it’s on to pies, like the classic Apple Pie with a lattice crust, a Strawberry Pie with flowers baked on, and a pumpkin pie made to look like a pumpkin. There is also a Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pie with handmade marshmallows, a classic Lemon Meringue Pie, and Blueberry Pies that look like owls.
And lastly, there are brownies and bars, like the Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Brownies, Classic Brownies with powdered sugar messages on top, Salted Caramel Bars that are baked on shortbread and decorated with bear faces, Chocolate-Hazelnut Puff Pastry Treats cut into snails or a pine tree (or any shape you want), Brownie Lollipops that are half chocolate chip cookie and decorated with chocolate icing and colorful sprinkles, and Homemade Sandwich Cookies with expressive faces.
I loved Tiny Bakes. I thought Jenny Ziemons’ creations were filled with whimsy and delight, and the photos (and there are a lot of photos) really brought the baking and the treats to life. Even beginner bakers could follow these instructions and find some success, although some of the decorating techniques will take more experience and repetition to master. But a lot of these creations will bring joy to the hearts of children and to the adults who keep their inner children alive and hungry for sweets. This book is fun to read and would be fun to bake from and would make an ideal gift for someone looking for a new baking niche to bring their creativity to.
Egalleys for Tiny Bakes were provided by Harvard Common Press through Edelweiss, with many thanks.
After a brief introduction to her miniaturized baking and an explanation of what equipment she recommends for those trying to replicate her bakes (it’s not as much as you think), she jumps right in with her cupcakes and cake pops. She makes Monster Cupcakes that look as cute as they do delicious and Bonfire Cupcakes, with pretzels for the logs and accompanying marshmallows. And she decorates her cake pops as octopus, bees, frogs, and ice cream cones. And let’s not forget the Unicorn Cupcakes, with a surprise filling and rainbow frosting.
Then it’s on to cakes, where Ziemons makes layer cakes that could grace a magazine cover but also fit in your hands. There is a Three-Tier Celebration Cake that would steal the show at a wedding shower or Mother’s Day. There is a three-layer Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting that could make you fall in love with Valentine’s Day. And there are Monster Cakes that everyone will scream for at Halloween. Then there are a Rainbow Cheesecake, Animal Cakes, and Confetti-Style Birthday Cake for any other celebrations you need a tiny treat for. And while she shows off her decorations for each of these bakes, she encourages readers to use hers as a jumping off point and show off their own creativity with their bakes and decorations.
Then it’s on to cookies, like the Chocolate Mint Cookies made to look like turtles, the Rainbow Cookies with the surprise sprinkles inside, or the Peanut Butter Cereal Cookies. But then you are faced with a big decision—do you try to make the “Burger” Cookies or the “Burger” Macrons? They both look like burgers, but what kind of cookie do you want to make? And then it’s on to pies, like the classic Apple Pie with a lattice crust, a Strawberry Pie with flowers baked on, and a pumpkin pie made to look like a pumpkin. There is also a Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pie with handmade marshmallows, a classic Lemon Meringue Pie, and Blueberry Pies that look like owls.
And lastly, there are brownies and bars, like the Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Brownies, Classic Brownies with powdered sugar messages on top, Salted Caramel Bars that are baked on shortbread and decorated with bear faces, Chocolate-Hazelnut Puff Pastry Treats cut into snails or a pine tree (or any shape you want), Brownie Lollipops that are half chocolate chip cookie and decorated with chocolate icing and colorful sprinkles, and Homemade Sandwich Cookies with expressive faces.
I loved Tiny Bakes. I thought Jenny Ziemons’ creations were filled with whimsy and delight, and the photos (and there are a lot of photos) really brought the baking and the treats to life. Even beginner bakers could follow these instructions and find some success, although some of the decorating techniques will take more experience and repetition to master. But a lot of these creations will bring joy to the hearts of children and to the adults who keep their inner children alive and hungry for sweets. This book is fun to read and would be fun to bake from and would make an ideal gift for someone looking for a new baking niche to bring their creativity to.
Egalleys for Tiny Bakes were provided by Harvard Common Press through Edelweiss, with many thanks.
August 4, 2023
Synopsis (from Netgalley, the provider of the book to review)
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Explore the world of miniature baking with cakes, cookies, and pies as eye-catching as they are delicious.
Whether you’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram or in real life at a party, there’s no denying the appeal of bite-size cakes and other assorted baked goods . Now, Tiny Bakes offers all the techniques and tips you need to start creating your own super cute food.
With only a few specialty items and an accurate kitchen scale, you’ll be able to make all of the recipes in this book. The easy-to-follow instructions include step photos whenever there’s a tricky bit. You’ll find chapters and recipes
With delightful photos that share propping ideas, you’ll be showing off your baked goods in style. Join the miniature food craze with these fun and delicious creations!
This is a perfect book if you want to make perfect, tiny creations – ideal for a tea party, wedding or bridal shower or just a small indulgent treat … mind you, you might want to eat a whole tray of them! If you are hesitant about buying a food-level scale, I got mine on Amazon and I love it, especially when it comes to making sure something that I am mailing isn’t too heavy. (I write to my Brownies' pen pal once a week, STILL --- 48 years and counting…and no we have never met in person. She is from the rare and exotic...Nebraska!)
GBBO’s Kim-Joy would love and approve of this book, too --- it is just darling and if you follow the instructions, you might give her or the author of this book a run for their money!
#shortbutsweetreviews
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Explore the world of miniature baking with cakes, cookies, and pies as eye-catching as they are delicious.
Whether you’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram or in real life at a party, there’s no denying the appeal of bite-size cakes and other assorted baked goods . Now, Tiny Bakes offers all the techniques and tips you need to start creating your own super cute food.
With only a few specialty items and an accurate kitchen scale, you’ll be able to make all of the recipes in this book. The easy-to-follow instructions include step photos whenever there’s a tricky bit. You’ll find chapters and recipes
With delightful photos that share propping ideas, you’ll be showing off your baked goods in style. Join the miniature food craze with these fun and delicious creations!
This is a perfect book if you want to make perfect, tiny creations – ideal for a tea party, wedding or bridal shower or just a small indulgent treat … mind you, you might want to eat a whole tray of them! If you are hesitant about buying a food-level scale, I got mine on Amazon and I love it, especially when it comes to making sure something that I am mailing isn’t too heavy. (I write to my Brownies' pen pal once a week, STILL --- 48 years and counting…and no we have never met in person. She is from the rare and exotic...Nebraska!)
GBBO’s Kim-Joy would love and approve of this book, too --- it is just darling and if you follow the instructions, you might give her or the author of this book a run for their money!
#shortbutsweetreviews
October 11, 2023
Anyone who loves miniature treats and loves to bake will want to pick up a copy of Tiny Bakes: Delicious Mini Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies, and More , by award-winning baker and expert on miniature baking, Jennifer Ziemons. This fun cookbook will inspire everyone to bake treats for every occasion that will be loved by everyone, including children.
There are dozens of recipes for adorable miniature treats, mostly sweet. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions that are concise and easy to follow. Each recipe also includes notes and comments at the beginning of each recipe. There are basic recipes such as classic brownies or salted caramel bars, but they have been elevated to different levels and decorated so they are colorful and adorable. Many of the treats are perfect for children’s parties or holiday parties. It seems most people would rather eat several different types of one bite goodies than have to choose only one.
There are beautiful, professional photographs of the recipes, and the author makes them not only look mouthwatering, but also colorful, cute, and appealing.
All told, bakers everywhere will want to try some of these yummy recipes (multiple ones because they are very small). The recipes are suitable for any occasion and are absolutely fun.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
There are dozens of recipes for adorable miniature treats, mostly sweet. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions that are concise and easy to follow. Each recipe also includes notes and comments at the beginning of each recipe. There are basic recipes such as classic brownies or salted caramel bars, but they have been elevated to different levels and decorated so they are colorful and adorable. Many of the treats are perfect for children’s parties or holiday parties. It seems most people would rather eat several different types of one bite goodies than have to choose only one.
There are beautiful, professional photographs of the recipes, and the author makes them not only look mouthwatering, but also colorful, cute, and appealing.
All told, bakers everywhere will want to try some of these yummy recipes (multiple ones because they are very small). The recipes are suitable for any occasion and are absolutely fun.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
September 25, 2023
TINY BAKES is fascinating and …a bit weirder than I realized when choosing to review this book. I thought the title referred to tiny batches, perhaps, or tiny recipes. I’ve always wanted to make just a few impressive cupcakes rather than a whole batch but the recipe doesn’t lend itself to easy changes. But this book refers to really tiny baked goods. Think, morsels. And the book really delivers on the promise of the extended title. I’m just not entirely sure I would purchase the pans and materials needed. But, they do look delicious! I received my copy from the publisher through edelweiss.
October 17, 2023
What a delightful recipe book! I was mesmerised by the charm of these miniature cakes and bite-size celebration recipe bakes. I can only imagine you would need a lot of patience and a steady hand for some of these recipes but it looks like a lot of fun and the results are amazing. Ideal for ideas for any celebration: children's party; afternoon tea; Christmas. I loved so many of the recipes but the Salted Caramel Bars/Bears and the mini cakes and pies stood out the most for me. Thanks you to Net Galley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2023
This book is precious. The recipes are fun and inventive. Who doesn't love things when they are cute and tiny?
This cookbook does a great job of providing accurate measurements, wonderful pictures and helpful tips and instructions. Even though I really enjoyed looking through all of the recipes, I truly doubt I will make many of these. First of all, it's a practicality factor for me. But if I were the person to make tiny yummy food, this would be the cookbook I'd refer to. It's quite well done.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
This cookbook does a great job of providing accurate measurements, wonderful pictures and helpful tips and instructions. Even though I really enjoyed looking through all of the recipes, I truly doubt I will make many of these. First of all, it's a practicality factor for me. But if I were the person to make tiny yummy food, this would be the cookbook I'd refer to. It's quite well done.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
September 3, 2023
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a cute book! While it's not necessarily super practical this book is full of tiny desserts like macarons, pies, and cupcakes. There's recipes for a variety of sweets in smaller than standard portions for additional whimsy. It also feels a little less intimidating approaching some of these recipes in their smaller size. Overall a fun find!
This is a cute book! While it's not necessarily super practical this book is full of tiny desserts like macarons, pies, and cupcakes. There's recipes for a variety of sweets in smaller than standard portions for additional whimsy. It also feels a little less intimidating approaching some of these recipes in their smaller size. Overall a fun find!
August 8, 2023
I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. What a cute little cookbook. The recipes seem very simple and straight forward. I cannot wait to try some of these recipes. These little desserts would be perfect for any occasion and it seem even some would be a great for children to help with.
September 6, 2023
A very clever book with some brilliant baking ideas. Clear instructions that make a stunning bake look fat simpler than you would first think and beautiful photography.
It would be great if there could be alternatives to switch out ingredients for gluten free, dairy free and others.
4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jennifer Ziemons and Quarto for an ARC in return for an honest review.
It would be great if there could be alternatives to switch out ingredients for gluten free, dairy free and others.
4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jennifer Ziemons and Quarto for an ARC in return for an honest review.
November 4, 2023
I enjoyed reading and look up recipes throughout this book. It had great ideas for tiny dessert and baked goods foods. The recipes were easy to follow and had pictures that showed the end results.
And tips on how to make them.
I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
And tips on how to make them.
I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
August 23, 2023
This has got to be the cutest baking book i have ever seen and it was a hit with my son who can't wait to try some out!
Our favourites are the Burger Macarons and the 3 tier celebration cake. They're just lovely!
Such a cute and easy to follow book the instructions are very clear!
Our favourites are the Burger Macarons and the 3 tier celebration cake. They're just lovely!
Such a cute and easy to follow book the instructions are very clear!
July 10, 2023
Such an adorable and easy to follow baking book. Can't wait to try all the recipes. And those strawberry pies? come on!
I received an advanced copt from Edelweiss. All opinions are my own
I received an advanced copt from Edelweiss. All opinions are my own
August 7, 2023
This book is adorable! I absolutely love the mini cakes and want to make each one of them! They are little works of edible art!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!
September 18, 2023
Adorable playbook showing how to make lovely looking desserts in miniature. I might never make sweets this dainty and delicate but it sure as well is great to look at them.
October 20, 2023
This is just the absolute cutest!!! And now I need, and can, bake everything tiny! The recipes may be baked tiny but they are huge in flavor and imagination! Super cute
February 6, 2024
So much fun!
October 8, 2023
Though these might be impractical to make, I appreciate that these recipes are creative and innovative. They look fun and bakers may enjoy creating these despite the additional efforts that making such tiny bakes might incur.
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