Originally published at the turn of the century, during the heyday of cake-making, this title includes recipes for all kinds of traditional Victorian cakes, bis

A sumptuous cookery book and the definitive guide to the life, times and tastes of the world's favourite Victorian cook Mrs Crocombe. As seen on English Heritag

The author recalls her Victorian childhood and shares popular recipes from the 1880s for cakes, doughnuts, pastries, buns, cookies, and desserts

Be it a birthday or a wedding—let them eat cake. Encased in icing, crowned with candles, emblazoned with congratulatory words—cake is the ultimate food of c

Based on a Victorian cookbook for professional bakers, this volume demonstrates how to bake and decorate a variety of festive confections and cakes