Beyond these beloved originals, Retro cakes offer a dizzying range of recipes for every possible occasion. The perfection of a simple sponge will delight you, while cheesecakes are arrayed in all their creamy glory, and the full gamut of chocolate cakes are bound to tempt and Nanna's favorites.<br><br><br> Most of the recipes use a lot of store-cupboard ingredients so that it's easy to make something if you have a cake craving mid-afternoon.<br><br><br> The photography theme is keeping with the retro tastes but without seeming dated, just very familiar.<br><br><br> The recipes themselves are comforting while still being fun.<br><br> The instructions throughout are thorough and really easy to follow.<br><br><br> So tie up your apron and take out the mixing bowls. Right now it's just you, a recipe and the marvelous cake to come.<br><br><br>This is a very handy cookbook with a great selection of cakes and treats. It's easy to use and a fantastic addition to a cookbook collection. <em>Cakes</em> makes a great gift for your bookshelf._