Cookbook Club: Frosted

Venture beyond basic buttercream with author Bernice Baran and make her Hazelnut Mocha Cupcakes from the book.

Nurse-turned-baking blogger and mother of two, Bernice Baran explores the various types of buttercream, meringues, ganaches, and more in her new book, Frosted. With a curiosity for the science of baking and motivated by a major sweet tooth, Bernice started baking after shift and documenting her discoveries on her blog, Baran Bakery.

Wondering if there is more to frosting than cloying American buttercream? Allow Bernice to introduce you to a whole new world of silky, smooth, and scrumptious toppings. In her book, she breaks down over a dozen base recipes for tangy cream cheese, luscious Diplomat cream, rich French buttercream and more.

Frustrated by broken emulsions and soupy Swiss meringue? Bernice has your back! Not only is she here to teach you the nuances between different types of buttercream, she’s paired each with recipes for cakes, cookies, and pastries! Imagine Churro Dulce de Leche Cupcakes with Russian Buttercream, Cookie Butter Chocolate Cake with German Buttercream, Bavaria…