This innovative collection of recipes makes it easier than ever to create delectable, vegan delicacies at home. Even novice bakers will be able to make rich, moist cakes, delightful cookies, and flaky pie crusts with confidence. Pastry chef extraordinaire Fran Costigan offers tips and techniques that ensure sweet success, and presents almost a complete course in baking desserts of all kinds.

Readers will learn how to make flaky, foolproof pie crusts and tarts; cakes, fillings, frostings and glazes; gels, creams, puddings, and sauces; cookies, bars, and little bites; cobblers, crisps, biscuits, and muffins; and fruit, beverages, frozen desserts, and confections. Mango Pineapple Mousse, Anise Almond Biscotti, Blueberry Peach Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcakes, Orange Bundt Cake, and The Chocolate Cake to Live For are a few of the recipes to enjoy.

With an emphasis on natural, organic, minimally processed ingredients, these dairy- and egg-free sweets are also cholesterol-free. Now everyone with a sweet tooth including those who are need to omit dairy, avoid trans fats, or simple prefer using healthful ingredients, can have their cake and eat it too.

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