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Crave: Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies, and More from an Iconic Bakery

Crave: Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies, and More from an Iconic Bakery

Table of Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Ingredient Staples Essential Tools A Few How-Tos How to Fill a Pastry Bag How to Pipe Buttercream Frosting onto Cupcakes How to Ice...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction

Ingredient Staples

Essential Tools

A Few How-Tos

  • How to Fill a Pastry Bag

  • How to Pipe Buttercream Frosting onto Cupcakes

  • How to Ice a Two-Layer Cake

  • How to Add Filling to a Layer Cake

  • How to Pipe Buttercream Details onto Cakes

  • How to Fill a Cupcake with Filling or Buttercream

  • How to Dip and Drizzle Cookies

A Homemade Pantry

  • Graham Cracker Crumbs

  • Chocolate Cookie Crumbs

  • Brown Sugar Crumb Topping

  • Farmer's Butter Sauce

  • Toffee Sauce

  • Milk Chocolate Ganache

  • Dark Chocolate Ganache

  • Raspberry Jam

  • Vanilla Custard

  • Coconut Custard

  • Chocolate Custard

  • Browned Butter

  • Caramel Filling

  • Caramel Sauce

Crave's Famous Buttercream Frostings

  • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • Lemon Buttercream Frosting

  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

  • Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

  • Browned Butter Buttercream Frosting

  • Coffee Buttercream Frosting

  • Mix-in Buttercream Frostings

  • Variations

    • Crave-o-licious Buttercream Frosting

    • Vava Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    • Mint Buttercream Frosting

    • Cookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting

    • Caramel Buttercream Frosting

    • Toffee Pecan Buttercream Frosting

    • Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting

Cupcakes and Cakes

  • Chocolate Cake with Crave-o-licious Buttercream Frosting

  • Vanilla Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

  • Confetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

  • Apple Cake with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

  • Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

  • Banana Caramel Cupcakes with Browned Butter Buttercream Frosting

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Cookies and Bars

  • Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies

  • Oatmeal Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies

  • Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

  • Peanut Butter with Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Confetti Cookies

  • Snickerdoodle Cookies

  • Gingersnap Cookies

  • S'more Cookies

  • Red Velvet Cookies

  • Valentine Cookies

  • Auntie Louise's Gingerbread Cookies

  • Pecan Sandwich Cookies

  • Vanilla Thumbprint Cookies with Milk Chocolate Ganache (or Raspberry Jam)

  • Grandpa Starling's Shortbread Cookies

  • Twix Bar

  • Salted Nut Bar

  • Triple Chocolate Brownie

  • Magic Cookie Bar

  • Date Bar

Pies

  • The Ultimate Pie Pastry

  • A Few Pastry How-Tos

    • How to Roll Perfectly Flaky Pastry

    • How to Line a Pie Plate with Pastry (Single-Crust Pie)

    • How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust

    • How to Make a Double-Crust Pie

    • How To Line a Cupcake Tin with Pastry

  • Raspberry Sour Cream Pie

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

  • Pumpkin Pie

  • Butter Tarts

  • Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

  • Coconut Cream Pie

Loaves

  • Lemon Poppyseed Loaf

  • Banana Chocolate Loaf

  • Marble Loaf

  • Raspberry Crumb Loaf

  • Zucchini Pecan Loaf

Gluten-Free and Vegan Cupcakes, Cakes, and Cookies

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Vava Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

  • Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Gluten-Free Confetti Cookies

  • Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

  • Vegan Chocolate Frosting

  • Vegan Vanilla Frosting

  • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Vegan Confetti Cookies

Acknowledgements



Review Quotes:

"Their debut cookbook serves up a slice of that sprinkle-topped magic. It features the tried-and-tested recipes they've been using to bake from scratch every morning for over 20 years, including the one that sparked their dream, Chocolate Cake With Crave-olicious Buttercream Frosting . . ." --Elle Canada


"Family recipes like these, whether theirs or from others that have been given to them over the years, are at the heart of their bakeries -- and now, book." --National Post


"Sisters Jackson and Willoughby, cofounders of the Crave baked good brand, offer up 70 foundational dessert recipes in a debut that is as practical as it is mouthwatering. Baking fundamentals are at the heart of the collection, with step-by-step photo instructions for filling pastry bags and decorating layer cakes or cupcakes. . . Novice bakers are in good hands with this enthusiastic, user-friendly guide." --Publishers Weekly


"A celebration of the bakery's 20th anniversary, Crave proves that you can make some of the tastiest, prettiest layer cakes, cookies and more right at home." --Elle Gourmet


"The book not only stands as a document of the goods that have made it onto Crave's shelves over the years, but also as a history of the co-founders' family recipes." --Calgary Herald


"Whether readers have visited a brick-and-mortar Crave bakery in Alberta, Canada, or simply drooled over the bakers' cupcakes, cakes, cookies, breads, bars, and loaves on social media, this book will satisfy their cravings for more festive creations. . . a bit like Candace Nelson's iconic The Sprinkles Baking Book but feels slightly more accessible, with less celebrity name-dropping and more affordable ingredients that still measure up, and with lovely end products that shine a light on pantry staples and childhood favorites like Twix bars. . . this book is a perfect gateway into baking for new bakers and is essential reading for anyone looking to add new layers to their baking game." --Library Journal


"For home bakers to professionals alike, this cookbook is an absolute gift! Not only do Carolyne and Jodi share an insider's peek behind the curtain of their bakery, but also offer a wealth of baking knowledge, tips and tricks, and broken-down recipes for each and every element that goes into their pastries and cakes . . . This book radiates comfort, love, and creativity, and is sure to bring smiles and happy bellies to all." --Sophie Kaftal, author of Kitten and the Bear Cookbook

"Discover indulgence with Crave's new cookbook! Packed with delightful recipes, tips, and creative decorating ideas, this book is your ultimate guide to baking some of my all time favourite desserts!" --Ashley Fraser-Sexsmith, owner of Chatty Girl Media

"This new cookbook from the creators of Crave Cupcakes makes me SO excited! It's a fun, unique, informative and gorgeous cookbook-I also love all the decorating tips. Thanks so much to sisters Carolyne and Jodi for creating such a masterpiece, I can't wait to start baking!" --Shelley Adams, author of the Whitewater Cooks series

"The kindness, beauty, and sheer generosity shared on the pages of Crave is exactly what Carolyne and Jodi bring to life every day. I'm thrilled to not only celebrate 20 years of their Crave-licious success but to also see these tremendous Canadian businesswomen contribute to our national food story." --Karen Anderson, author of Eat Alberta First

"In their first cookbook, the Prairie Queens of Cupcakes, sisters Carolyne McIntyre Jackson and Jodi Willoughby, are letting us in on their secrets, including recipes for their never-before-published signature buttercream frosting!" --Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief, Culinaire Magazine



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A Globe and Mail Bestseller


"Family recipes like these, whether theirs or from others that have been given to them over the years, are at the heart of their bakeries -- and now, book." --National Post


Crave brings 70+ recipes for all things sweet from the founders of the Prairies' famous bakery.

Growing up on the family farm near High River, Alberta, sisters Carolyne McIntyre Jackson and Jodi Willoughby were surrounded by talented bakers, including their mother, grandmothers, and aunts. In the twenty years since the pair launched their business, Crave has become famous across the Prairies and beyond for its delicious, beautifully decorated cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and the pale blue Crave box itself synonymous with special events. To celebrate the bakery's twentieth year in business, Carolyne and Jodi share over 70 of their favourite sweet recipes with home cooks.

The book features stunning recipe photography and anecdotes about the bakery's beginnings, its loyal staff and customers, and the milestones as its grown to six locations. With detailed how-tos on filling and decorating, stocking a desserts-ready pantry, and key kitchen tools, Crave includes chapters dedicated to cupcakes and cakes, cookies and bars, pies (including the ultimate pie pastry), loaves, and recipes lovingly adapted for gluten-free and vegan diets. You'll find recipes for

  • Homestyle Banana Cupcakes
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
  • Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies
  • Raspberry Sour Cream Pie
  • Zucchini Pecan Loaf
  • Farmer's Butter Sauce
  • Coconut Custard
  • and Crave's famous buttercream icing in all its mouth-watering variations!


Review Citations:

  • Library Journal 02/01/2025 pg. 88 (EAN 9781771514521, Hardcover)
  • Publishers Weekly 05/19/2025 (EAN 9781771514521, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:McIntyre Jackson, Carolyne

Carolyne McIntyre Jackson, co-founder of Crave Cupcakes, started her career with Safeway, before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey with her sister Jodi, establishing Crave in 2004. Carolyne lives with her husband Tony and son Oliver in Calgary, Alberta.



Contributor Bio:Willoughby, Jodi

Jodi Willoughby, co-founder of Crave Cupcakes, worked as a clinical director at a high-risk pre-school before teaming up with her sister Carolyne to establish Crave in 2004. Jodi lives with her husband Chris and sons Mac and Griffen in Calgary, Alberta.




Author: McIntyre Jackson, Carolyne
Publisher: Touchwood Editions
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-05-06
BISAC: Cooking|Methods|Baking|Cooking|Individual Chefs & Restaurants|Cooking|Courses & Dishes|Desserts
Weight: 2.05 lbs
ISBN: 9781771514521
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781771514521

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