I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda from I Am Baker in Minneapolis at a King Arthur Flour #BakeforGood event just a few months ago. Amanda is as sweet and funny in person as she is on her blog and I have to say, she is the most delightful person you’ll ever meet.
Something, I am sure, that stems from her upbringing in Fargo, North Dakota and her faith in God.
Prior to meeting Amanda, I was scheduled to receive her new cookbook, Surprise-Inside Cakes and review it for an upcoming post for The Kitchn. And if you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen sneak peeks of the surprise-inside cakes I made!
We’ve all heard of this book and you may even have a copy in hand already. For those who have not made the leap to purchase this gem of a cookbook, I say, ” What are you waiting for?”
As I mention in my review, these cakes are something special. If you’re looking for that special, homemade, show-stopper of a cake that says “I care and I love you”, this book is it and these surprise-inside cakes are it.
So, click here to read my detailed review on Surprise-Inside Cakes and see what my cakes looked like on the inside!
I hope you enjoy!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 16, 2014 at 9:30 pmHeading over! Can’t wait to check it out!
hipfoodiemom says
June 17, 2014 at 7:31 amThanks so much, Jocelyn!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
June 17, 2014 at 12:18 amI am loving this book so much!!!!!! Reading the review right away!
hipfoodiemom says
June 17, 2014 at 7:31 amThanks so much, Samina!
Nicole says
June 17, 2014 at 7:52 amNice review on the cookbook! I feel that I could definitely increase my cake making skills. Maybe I’ll try this book.
hipfoodiemom says
June 17, 2014 at 8:22 amThank you so much, Nicole!! Like I said in the full review, this book is totally inspiring! I recommend it for all bakers who want to take their cake making skills to the next level! 🙂
My Inner Chick says
June 17, 2014 at 5:58 pmclicking over.
I live a couple hours from Minneapolis.
I wonder if she’d make me a CAKE))??!!
hipfoodiemom says
June 17, 2014 at 8:12 pmhaha, you should ask!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
June 18, 2014 at 7:38 pmHer book is taking the blogging world by storm!! Love every recipe!
Miss Kim @ behgopa says
June 18, 2014 at 11:01 pmOh I love I am Baker! That cake of hers is beautiful. Yours looks beautiful too. Was it tricky? I never made it before, but I saw the tutorial way back when. It looks complicated!
hipfoodiemom says
June 18, 2014 at 11:05 pmThank you!! Read my review over at The Kitchn . . it was a little tricky for me but worth it, I think! Thank you, Aera!!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
June 19, 2014 at 12:18 pmI’m heading over right now to check out your cake, Alice. I’m so excited! The rosettes you piped on the outside are just perfect.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says
June 20, 2014 at 12:10 pmOh my goodness, Alice. I’m soooo uberly jealous that you folks over in the US get to have all the fun. I’mma missing out on this rainy side of the pond.
I’ll just wallow in self-pity, LOL. Speaking of which, I just ordered this book and sent it to Amanda herself so she can sign it. Looking forward to my awesomeness in the post some time in the near future. 🙂
hipfoodiemom says
June 20, 2014 at 5:38 pmLisa! oh can’t wait to see your surprise-inside cake creations!!! What are you going to bake first?
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
June 27, 2014 at 11:57 amThese cakes are so pretty,I definitely would not be able to make them look as badass as you do!
hipfoodiemom says
June 27, 2014 at 12:28 pmAwh, thank you!! You are too sweet!