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Anyone Can Cake is HERE!

February 28, 2023 · In: Cake Basics, Featured, Lifestyle

My debut cake book, Anyone Can Cake, has LAUNCHED in North America today and I’m still pinching myself about it! Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered and has been patiently awaiting this day with me! From now on, you’ll be able to get yourself a copy of my book at your local bookstores and order online from a variety of fine retailers. 

If you live outside of North America, your launch day is coming SOON – by April at the latest! You can pre-order your copy here if you haven’t already, and once the worldwide launch happens you’ll be able to see my book in your local bookstores too. I’ll be sure to celebrate with you all then! 

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A Taste of What’s Inside

This book was a total labor of love and I’m so thrilled for you to finally see it in person! If you’ve been following me for a while you know how passionate I am about sharing delicious yet approachable recipes and giving you all the info you need to make your cakes look as beautiful as they taste. Because of that, I wrote Anyone Can Cake as more than a collection of recipes – it’s an all-encompassing guide to baking, building, and decorating perfect layer cakes as well. 

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The first half of the book will help you master baking the perfect cake layers, building them into a structurally sound layer cake, and decorating your cake with a wide variety of frosting finishes, styles and techniques. 

how to make a layer cake

You’ll learn how to color the perfect buttercream palette, create a flawless drip cake, and add finishing touches like piping and sprinkles. 

how to drip a cake with chocolate ganache
how to decorate layer cakes

The second half of the book gives you all the recipes you could need to practice with, from my collection of personal favorites to creative, book-exclusive layer cakes. 

anyone can cake recipes

Whether you’re brand new to baking or you’ve been at it for a while, I’m extra excited to see how this book helps level up your cakes! 

Stay Tuned on Instagram 

I’ve got some AMAZING giveaway opportunities on my Instagram in the coming weeks that you won’t want to miss! Prizes include things like an AmeriColor Heavenly Seventy Kit, Sprinkle Pop sprinkles, cake decorating tools from JOANN and Wilton, and signed copies of my book. Be sure to follow me there if you’re not already. 

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AND please be sure to tag @sugarandsparrowco when you post about Anyone Can Cake! I will be re-sharing ALL of your shoutouts and would love to connect with you.

By: Whitney · In: Cake Basics, Featured, Lifestyle · Tagged: anyone can cake, cake book, cake decorating book, cake recipe book, cookbook

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  1. Salma Zurisadai Morales Castillo says

    February 21, 2026 at 5:28 pm

    Do You have “anyone can Cake” in a spanish version ?

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    • Whitney says

      February 22, 2026 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Salma! It’s not available in Spanish unfortunately! I wish I had the ability to do that.

      Reply
  2. Cyndi says

    March 7, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    I MADE THE LEMON CAKE!!!
    It turned out FABULOUS.
    I am so thrilled I came across you website.

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    • Whitney says

      March 7, 2023 at 3:07 pm

      Yay, Cyndi! I’m so happy you loved the lemon cake as much as I do!!

      Reply
  3. Marcy Ceranek says

    March 3, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    My book arrived today and I’m super excited! It’s such a great book for both beginners and advanced bakers. I’m most excited for the color section!! One quick question – can you share what brand of cake flour you use? I find the results vary by brand and I’d prefer to bake with the brand you use. Thanks!!

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    • Whitney says

      March 3, 2023 at 4:16 pm

      Yay, Marcy! I’m so happy you’re loving the book!! The two brands of cake flour I use are Softasilk and Swans Down. Hope that helps!

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Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it to you or find it linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/black-velvet-sheet-cake/

You can also use the same ingredients and amounts for my black velvet layer cake recipe from a few Reels back! Just lower the oven temp to 325F and bake in a 9x13 pan for 30-35 min 🖤

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Comment ‘RECIPE’ and I’ll send it right to you, or find it linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/snickers-cake-recipe/ 
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Full recipe (with black buttercream + my fave black cocoa powder) linked in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/black-velvet-cake-recipe/
 
You’ll also find recipes for a cupcake version, a vegan version, and a small batch version if you search “black velvet” at https://sugarandsparrow.com 
 
BLACK VELVET CAKE  
2 Cups (265g) all purpose flour 
1 2/3 Cups (340g) granulated sugar 
2/3 Cup (80g) black cocoa powder 
2 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil 
2 large eggs, room temperature 
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1 Cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk, room temp
1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water 
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans. 
2. In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and whisk together. Slowly pour in the hot coffee (or hot water) and whisk until combined. 
3. Pour into prepared cake pans and bake for 32-36 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before frosting with black buttercream. Full recipe (with frosting!) linked in my bio✨⁣⁣⁣ 
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*If you can’t find buttermilk, mix together 1 Cup (240ml) whole milk + 1 Tbsp white vinegar as a substitute. ⁣ 
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Comment RECIPE to get the full recipe + decorating tutorial sent to you! Or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/caramel-apple-cake-recipe/ 

Here’s what readers have said about this cake:

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“I made this for Thanksgiving and wow! Everyone wants me to make it at Christmas too! Even my husband, who doesn’t usually like sweets had two pieces and said I nailed it. It was a big hit with my family.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
 
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The full tutorial is linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/buttercream-monster-cake-tutorial/
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👩🏽‍🍳 buttercream recipe: my vanilla buttercream at https://sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-buttercream-recipe/
🎨 frosting colors: @americolor Electric Green, Electric Purple, Orange, and Deep Pink + added black cocoa powder for the black piping⁣
✨piping tips: @wiltoncakes 1M, 104, 4B, 233, 10, and 16 ⁣
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