Hot Cakes

In addition to being chockfull of dazzling photographs, Sylvia Weinstock’s Sensational Cakes is also a delightful read. Page after page of astonishing cake designs are interspersed with Weinstock’s insights, anecdotes, recipes, and tips in her new book written with Donna Bulesco. Close ups of the cake diva’s signature sugar flowers illustrate the breathtaking artistry of her work, and images of the incredible events that called for Weinstock’s extraordinary confections are a fun and colorful bonus. $45; amazon.com, 866 216 1072.