Inspired by Catherine Zhang's Chinese heritage, Mochi, Cakes, and Bakes presents 60 tasty desserts that will have you rethink what you know about cakes, cookies, tarts and more. These simple yet delectable recipes China, South Korea, Thailand and more fuse vibrant flavors like ube, lychee, hojicha and miso with beloved bakes like macarons, tiramisu and palmiers. Each one is beginner-friendly but packs a punch of flavor. Learn how to make treats like:
- Mochi Donuts
- Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
- Tahini "Nutter Butters"
- Vietnamese Coffee Tres Leches
- Chocolate Matcha Viennese Swirls
- Cookies and Cream Snow Skin Mooncakes
- Tangzhong Cinnamon Rolls
- Raspberry Yuzu Cream Puffs
- Brown Sugar Boba Popsicles
- Baked Ube Cheesecake
- And more!
Whether you're new to baking or are looking for unique and exciting ways to add a little sweetness to your day, this collection will have you mastering delicious desserts in no time.
176 pages. Hardback.
About the Author
Catherine Zhang is the winner of the second season of Netflix's baking competition show Zumbo's Just Desserts. As a pastry chef and recipe developer, Catherine focuses on sweets inspired by the Asian continent and her Chinese and Australian upbringing, as well as her food nutrition science background. Catherine lives in Sydney, Australia.
