{"product_id":"crave-cupcakes-cakes-cookies-and-more-from-an-iconic-bakery","title":"Crave: Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies, and More from an Iconic Bakery","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIngredient Staples \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssential Tools \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Few How-Tos \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fill a Pastry Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Pipe Buttercream Frosting onto Cupcakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Ice a Two-Layer Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Add Filling to a Layer Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Pipe Buttercream Details onto Cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Fill a Cupcake with Filling or Buttercream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Dip and Drizzle Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Homemade Pantry \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraham Cracker Crumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Cookie Crumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBrown Sugar Crumb Topping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFarmer's Butter Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eToffee Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMilk Chocolate Ganache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDark Chocolate Ganache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRaspberry Jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCoconut Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBrowned Butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCaramel Filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCaramel Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCrave's Famous Buttercream Frostings \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLemon Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCream Cheese Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePeanut Butter Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBrowned Butter Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCoffee Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMix-in Buttercream Frostings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVariations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrave-o-licious Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVava Vanilla Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMint Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCaramel Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eToffee Pecan Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBrown Sugar Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCupcakes and Cakes \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Cake with Crave-o-licious Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRed Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eConfetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCarrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eApple Cake with Caramel Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBanana Caramel Cupcakes with Browned Butter Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCookies and Bars \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalted Chocolate Chunk Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOatmeal Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDouble Chocolate Sandwich Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePeanut Butter with Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eConfetti Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSnickerdoodle Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGingersnap Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eS'more Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRed Velvet Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eValentine Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAuntie Louise's Gingerbread Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePecan Sandwich Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Thumbprint Cookies with Milk Chocolate Ganache (or Raspberry Jam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGrandpa Starling's Shortbread Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTwix Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSalted Nut Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTriple Chocolate Brownie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMagic Cookie Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDate Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePies \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ultimate Pie Pastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Few Pastry How-Tos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Roll Perfectly Flaky Pastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Line a Pie Plate with Pastry (Single-Crust Pie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Blind Bake a Pie Crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to Make a Double-Crust Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow To Line a Cupcake Tin with Pastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Sour Cream Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry Rhubarb Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePumpkin Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eButter Tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Banana Cream Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCoconut Cream Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLoaves \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Poppyseed Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBanana Chocolate Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMarble Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRaspberry Crumb Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eZucchini Pecan Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free and Vegan Cupcakes, Cakes, and Cookies \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Vava Vanilla Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGluten-Free Confetti Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVegan Chocolate Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVegan Vanilla Frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVegan Chocolate Chip Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVegan Confetti Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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 . . .\" --\u003ci\u003eElle Canada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A celebration of the bakery's 20th anniversary, \u003ci\u003eCrave\u003c\/i\u003e proves that you can make some of the tastiest, prettiest layer cakes, cookies and more right at home.\" --\u003ci\u003eElle Gourmet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eCalgary Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eThe Sprinkles Baking Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eKitten and the Bear Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The kindness, beauty, and sheer generosity shared on the pages of \u003ci\u003eCrave\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eEat Alberta First\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrave\u003ci\u003e brings 70+ recipes for all things sweet from the founders of the Prairies' famous bakery.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eCrave\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomestyle Banana Cupcakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalted Chocolate Chunk Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Sour Cream Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZucchini Pecan Loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmer's Butter Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand Crave's famous buttercream icing in all its mouth-watering variations! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2025 pg. 88 (EAN 9781771514521, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/19\/2025 (EAN 9781771514521, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMcIntyre Jackson, Carolyne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolyne McIntyre Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWilloughby, Jodi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJodi Willoughby\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. 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