In Sugar Baby, Gesine Bullock Prado took on sweets and confections. In Pie It Forward, she tackled pies. Now, in Bake It Like You Mean It, she turns her attention to cakes; but of course, these aren’t your typical cakes, and Gesine presents these creations with her own signature twist and trademark humour. These are cakes that are beautiful on the outside and often on the inside. Some are simply covered in creamy, beautiful frostings and finished with gorgeous garnishes while others actually look like a chessboard when you cut into them; reveal rainbow layers; or offer other stunning surprises once you see what’s inside. Get ready for Lemony Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Coulis, Inside Out Red Velvet Super Sponge, Walnut Coffee Cream Torte, Marble Pound Cake, German Chocolate Cake and more. Some easy and some more challenging, these are cake recipes suited for every occasion.

Photographs by: Tina Rupp