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One Bowl Baking: Simple, From Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts
Yvonne Ruperti, recipe developer extraordinaire, will tempt readers into the kitchen with a uniquely simplified approach to baking. In this one-of-a-kind recipe collection, Yvonne shows how to create beautiful, delicious, and wholesome desserts from scratch using just one bowl. No mixer, no food processor. It's for anyone looking for the ease and convenience of box mix baking, but with quality ingredients and gourmet results. Best of all, practically all of the recipes are mixed and in the oven in just 15 minutes or less. That's it!One Bowl Baking includes more than 100 effortless recipes for all types of super delicious treats, Layer cakes Cookies Muffins Scones Tarts Cheesecakes And more!
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2013
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About the author
Yvonne Ruperti
3 booksIt was clear Yvonne was a serious eater at age 12 when she realized she was passing up her mom's Cosmo mags for Bon Appetit instead. Yvonne grew up in upstate New York and was living in Boston before moving to Singapore in September 2011. She was planning on becoming a Veterinarian before switching to a career in food.
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November 7, 2013
I got a copy of this cookbook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I wasn't keen on reviewing a one bowl baking cookbook at first, because I feel like it's been done and I'm not that interested in trying to make something in one bowl. When I saw the author had spent several years on America's Test Kitchen, I was more interested, thinking her recipes would probably be from scratch and a higher caliber than your typical time-saving baking cookbook.
First, I made the Apple Crisp Mix-In-the-Pan Bars, because I had an abundance of apples. They were okay. I felt the bottom crust baked too quickly and mixing in a shallow 9x13 pan wasn't as easy as it would have been just to do it in a bowl. I did save a bowl.
The recipe that made me the most excited? Mocha Valencia Cupcakes, which the author developed after Starbucks discontinued their very delicious orange mocha of the same name. These were a huge hit, with the mocha-orange moist cupcake and the very rich mocha-orange ganache to top.
I'm not done trying recipes from this book, but I've sampled enough to recommend it as a solid cookbook spanning a lot of different types of recipes. The other pages I've marked to try:
Chocolate Monkey Banana Cupcakes with Malted Milk Ganache
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ganache
Gingerbread Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Warm Mix-in-a-Mug Chocolate Chip Cookie
Tropical Coconut Macadamia Banana Bread (sounds so good for summer!)
Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
Mocaholic Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
First, I made the Apple Crisp Mix-In-the-Pan Bars, because I had an abundance of apples. They were okay. I felt the bottom crust baked too quickly and mixing in a shallow 9x13 pan wasn't as easy as it would have been just to do it in a bowl. I did save a bowl.
The recipe that made me the most excited? Mocha Valencia Cupcakes, which the author developed after Starbucks discontinued their very delicious orange mocha of the same name. These were a huge hit, with the mocha-orange moist cupcake and the very rich mocha-orange ganache to top.
I'm not done trying recipes from this book, but I've sampled enough to recommend it as a solid cookbook spanning a lot of different types of recipes. The other pages I've marked to try:
Chocolate Monkey Banana Cupcakes with Malted Milk Ganache
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ganache
Gingerbread Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Warm Mix-in-a-Mug Chocolate Chip Cookie
Tropical Coconut Macadamia Banana Bread (sounds so good for summer!)
Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
Mocaholic Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
May 12, 2020
Simple, but not basic.
Not a complaint! just a heads-up that this book, while minimalist in terms of supplies, is actually intermediate in terms of ingredients needed and skill level. You can do a lot of complicated things with just one bowl, and recipes like "Upside-Down Sticky Pecan Muffins' and "Mocha Valencia Cupcakes" will appeal to folks who like to bring show-stopper desserts to the office potluck.
As most cookbooks do, Ruperti's includes good front matter: tools, ingredients, and other principles of good baking. This includes a 3-page section called "How to Use the Recipes in This Book," which offers basic principles you can use to make sure every batch of everything you make comes out perfect. Given the number of ingredients needed for some of the bakes, this is good to include for bakers who might be working with complicated recipes for the first time.
My favorite recipes were the two "mix in a mug" offerings -- which is the first time I've seen something like that -- but honestly, everything in this book looks delicious. You know how you flip through a book and go, "Eh," at some of the recipes? Not this time. You could serve these treats in a bakery, something Ruperti has actually done, having run her own shop as well as training and working as a pastry chef in other people's kitchens.
Call it "achievable fancy" and pick it up: this cookbook is appropriate for public libraries of all sizes, though smaller collections in areas that don't have access to some of the ingredients may want to pass. For everybody else, bon appetit!
Not a complaint! just a heads-up that this book, while minimalist in terms of supplies, is actually intermediate in terms of ingredients needed and skill level. You can do a lot of complicated things with just one bowl, and recipes like "Upside-Down Sticky Pecan Muffins' and "Mocha Valencia Cupcakes" will appeal to folks who like to bring show-stopper desserts to the office potluck.
As most cookbooks do, Ruperti's includes good front matter: tools, ingredients, and other principles of good baking. This includes a 3-page section called "How to Use the Recipes in This Book," which offers basic principles you can use to make sure every batch of everything you make comes out perfect. Given the number of ingredients needed for some of the bakes, this is good to include for bakers who might be working with complicated recipes for the first time.
My favorite recipes were the two "mix in a mug" offerings -- which is the first time I've seen something like that -- but honestly, everything in this book looks delicious. You know how you flip through a book and go, "Eh," at some of the recipes? Not this time. You could serve these treats in a bakery, something Ruperti has actually done, having run her own shop as well as training and working as a pastry chef in other people's kitchens.
Call it "achievable fancy" and pick it up: this cookbook is appropriate for public libraries of all sizes, though smaller collections in areas that don't have access to some of the ingredients may want to pass. For everybody else, bon appetit!
October 12, 2013
I came across this book by chance at the Library. After trying 3 cookie recipes I have ordered a copy from Read Between the Lynes in Woodstock. Yes, they were that good! The Crispy Brown Sugar Shortbread was fantastic! The Macadamia White Chocolate Chunk Cookies were buttery, crunchy & delicious! As for the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies this is the best recipe ever! Yvonne Ruperti has truly impressed me :)
I love that she has really done her homework & given us something different! For singles, there are recipes for single serving "Mix-in-a-mug" cake & cookies! Who'd have thought it?! For couples or cosy tête-à-tête's there are recipes for 6-inch cakes. I also love that the "list of favorite tools" is less than a page & only includes practical items you probably already own such as a bowl & measuring cups. An electric mixer and/or food processor is not listed nor needed. Great for those people with limit space, resources or minimalist by choice. Yvonne has simplified the baking process making her fabulous recipes accessible to all.
I love that she has really done her homework & given us something different! For singles, there are recipes for single serving "Mix-in-a-mug" cake & cookies! Who'd have thought it?! For couples or cosy tête-à-tête's there are recipes for 6-inch cakes. I also love that the "list of favorite tools" is less than a page & only includes practical items you probably already own such as a bowl & measuring cups. An electric mixer and/or food processor is not listed nor needed. Great for those people with limit space, resources or minimalist by choice. Yvonne has simplified the baking process making her fabulous recipes accessible to all.
July 5, 2019
Read it - and will be trying many of the recipes.
The lemon pound cake was delicious - made it again with orange
zest and that was very good as well.
The lemon pound cake was delicious - made it again with orange
zest and that was very good as well.
April 9, 2019
I've baked quite a few of these recipes and they've all been great! I go back again and again.
December 20, 2013
Yummy, yummy recipes in this book, many of which I want to try. Gotta buy this one!
July 17, 2018
Some really good recipes in here!
April 25, 2019
Have now had this book for 2 weeks and have made 12 recipes which in itself is amazing as I have so many baking books and so little time! From the 12 recipes all but one were very good to great, 6 have become absolute keepers and there has only been one recipe (the Anzacs) that I wouldn't recommend baking again. For now I have to step away from this book though because it's just too easy and yummy and my pants are feeling a bit too snug! Recommended recipes lemon bars, strawberry cheesecake muffins, white chocolate pound cake, cherry clafoutis and brown sugar shortbread.
November 5, 2019
One of the worst
This should not have been published. Incompetent mess of a cook without order to their kitchen or life ... lots of over sharing about how messy things are and why the education and training they received was worthless... hmmm so never mind good equipment or the order of ingredients. Time I will never get back...
This should not have been published. Incompetent mess of a cook without order to their kitchen or life ... lots of over sharing about how messy things are and why the education and training they received was worthless... hmmm so never mind good equipment or the order of ingredients. Time I will never get back...
December 13, 2018
Lots of basics but at least a dozen thing I haven't seen before and am dying to try! Will update review once I have tried a few
September 26, 2020
Flipping through this made me hungry! The pictures were gorgeous and the recipes seemed to be easy to follow too.
November 4, 2022
Ooooooh, I want this! Delicious desserts that look lovely but are so simple to make! I look forward to making many of these recipes this winter.
December 27, 2022
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Recipes look great and simple to make. Good directions and easy to follow. Looks like young
People could use this book.
Recipes look great and simple to make. Good directions and easy to follow. Looks like young
People could use this book.
November 13, 2021
I greatly appreciated Rupeti's candor in noting you don't need a lavish kitchen or all the latest tech to make terrific desserts from scratch. I'll also admit that when flipping through the book deciding whether or not to get it, it was the pretzel crunch cupcakes that sealed the deal. Beyond the obvious brownies, bars, cakes, and cookies, there are a couple of no-bake cheese cakes and a chocolate satin tart with sea salt that are definitely coming to a dessert plate near me in the next few weeks.
October 2, 2013
I love to bake, but as a stay-at-home homeschooling mom of four, sometimes the time just isn't there for more than something super quick. That's where "One Bowl Baking" comes in. Mostly quick, easy recipes for scrumptious desserts, this is definitely a go to cookbook for when you need a dessert fast! There's a great range as well with everything from Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, to Peaches and Cream Streusel Muffins, Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Brownie Cupcakes and Triple Chocolate Blackout Cake with Espresso Ganache (okay, I just put on 5 lbs TYPING that!). Most of the recipes are super easy to follow. My 13-year-old daughter made the Chunky Peanut Butter Jar Shortbread Cookies and they turned out amazing!!
I think the author really hit the mark with this cookbook. Great recipes, good photos (though not for every single recipe) and a nice sized book that works well in the kitchen.
I received a copy of this book from Running Press for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I think the author really hit the mark with this cookbook. Great recipes, good photos (though not for every single recipe) and a nice sized book that works well in the kitchen.
I received a copy of this book from Running Press for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 10, 2015
I have a 20 yr old, one bowl brownie recipe that I love and use whenever Im making brownies. One bowl cleanup couched between cooking for six on a daily basis and my aversion to doing mounds of dishes, it's no surprise this title caught my eye.
This is solely Yvonne Ruperti's endeavor although, I recalled she appeared on America's Test Kitchen (season 7? 8?). (Of note: I have several ATK cookbooks - those, too, I highly recommend.) They know their stuff!
I do prefer cooking over baking but Yvonne's book was easy to follow with lovely pictures. Plug in my KitchenAid mixer, we have a winner, winner, chicken dinner. (and by chicken, I mean cookies). As it turns out...or as the cookie crumbles (har, har) the recipes were also win. Too many to list. Tis the season to bake, so we've tackled quite a few.
I snagged this at my library but will be buying this for my cookbook keeper shelf. I recommend it...and your tummy will thank you.
This is solely Yvonne Ruperti's endeavor although, I recalled she appeared on America's Test Kitchen (season 7? 8?). (Of note: I have several ATK cookbooks - those, too, I highly recommend.) They know their stuff!
I do prefer cooking over baking but Yvonne's book was easy to follow with lovely pictures. Plug in my KitchenAid mixer, we have a winner, winner, chicken dinner. (and by chicken, I mean cookies). As it turns out...or as the cookie crumbles (har, har) the recipes were also win. Too many to list. Tis the season to bake, so we've tackled quite a few.
I snagged this at my library but will be buying this for my cookbook keeper shelf. I recommend it...and your tummy will thank you.
May 26, 2014
I liked Yvonne when she was on ATK and didn't know she had a book out unt it was mentioned on Smitten Kitchen. I immediately ordered the book and haven't been disappointed yet. There was a nice twist to classic oatmeal raisin with apricots and walnuts and some other interesting combinations. Some of the recipes are designed to be mixed right in the pan amd although I like to reduce the number of dishes I make I really prefer to use a bowl to ensure everything is mixed well and I won't find a clump of salt or dry flour in the finished product. Good book for a wide range of dessert items.
December 4, 2013
This recipe book has not only delicious recipes but also easy recipes. It makes baking fun and less of a mess is being made when using one bowl to do all the mixing. I typed many recipes into my peperplate recipe app, to save strawberry muffing, corn muffings, doughnut muffing and many others, It is good healty eating to make things from scratch
July 10, 2014
I loved this book and its recipes, but to me, the concept of one bowl baking is old hat. I've never used seperate bowls for baking because I'm lazy, and I never saw that it made any difference.
Chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, sugar cookies (same as snickerdoodles without the cinnamon), peanut butter cookies 2nd recipe.
Chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, sugar cookies (same as snickerdoodles without the cinnamon), peanut butter cookies 2nd recipe.
November 11, 2014
I liked a lot of the recipes in this book, but would have liked more pictures. I appreciate the concept of one bowl baking, but found myself flagging mostly recipes that I either already know how to make, or would still use my stand mixer for. I do recommend reading the book, especially if you enjoy baking. I doubt I'll buy a copy, but I enjoyed reading it.
November 7, 2013
I liked the premise of this book - baking usually includes multiple bowls and a LOT of stuff to clean up afterwards. But, in this book most of the recipes are simple, but from scratch recipes that use only one bowl. There are definitely a few things I want to test out from this one.
November 13, 2013
A quick read through tells me this book is destined to take a prominent spot on my cookbook shelf. While the photography drew me in, the recipes caused instant drooling. Time to stock up on butter and flour.
January 26, 2014
YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM. This is seriously fantastic baking for lazy people. "It's the best thing to happen to the Pennekamp household in a long time," quotes Finn, 2, who has been enjoying the peanut butter and jelly bars every single afternoon for a week.
January 29, 2014
While I, like most cooks, have already perfected the art of minimizing dirty dishes, I did enjoy this book. Green tea cupcakes sounds like something I need to make soon. I also liked the recipes for "mini-cakes," requiring no math on my part.
January 12, 2015
This book contains simple and delicious recipes. The one bowl concept does not really apply to me. I have a mixer and a dishwasher. But quick and tastes good is right up my alley. Tons of compliments for the soft brown sugar cookies that took 20 minutes from start to finish.
September 23, 2015
The premise of this book is that you can just dump everything in one bowl to make it. There are exceptions, but that's how I bake. Ain't nobody got time for sifting dry ingredients into a second bowl. This book has great pictures, simple ingredients, and many recipes I would actually make.
September 12, 2014
This has a few nice interpretations but the majority are basic recipes.
September 10, 2016
This is one of my favorite cookbooks ever!
Very detailed review here, http://wp.me/pLm4B-1q2
December 11, 2013
cute, surprisingly comprehensive. it's exactly what it says on the cover - simple for daily, unfussy dessert baking. think things your mom would put in your lunchbox.
February 19, 2014
amazing flourless chocolate cake with sea salt.
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