After spending what seemed like an eternity studying for a MA in Architecture, Ruby Bhogal spent ten months living with her parents, applying for every job under the sun and watching far too many episodes of Bargain Hunt. During a dark period of unemployment, baking provided Ruby with a productive outlet to regain some order in her life. While her love of baking began as a meditative hobby, it soon provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete as a finalist on the Great British Bake Off in 2018. Since then, she has acquired a huge (and loyal) following online and makes regular appearances in print, at live events and on TV, where her confidence and chatty personality shines through.

‘A joyful celebration of cake in all its culturally rich forms. Ruby takes us on a delicious journey filled with curiosity, humour and her serious baking chops. The book is as much about people and traditions as it is about sugar and flour. Every recipe feels respectful, thoroughly tested and genuinely achievable. Whether you are a beginner finding your feet or an experienced baker hungry to learn something new, this is a book to bake from, travel through and treasure.' – HELEN GOH

After spending what seemed like an eternity studying for a MA in Architecture, Ruby Bhogal spent ten months living with her parents, applying for every job under the sun and watching far too many episodes of Bargain Hunt. During a dark period of unemployment, baking provided Ruby with a productive outlet to regain some order in her life. While her love of baking began as a meditative hobby, it soon provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete as a finalist on the Great British Bake Off in 2018. Since then, she has acquired a huge (and loyal) following online and makes regular appearances in print, at live events and on TV, where her confidence and chatty personality shines through.

‘A joyful celebration of cake in all its culturally rich forms. Ruby takes us on a delicious journey filled with curiosity, humour and her serious baking chops. The book is as much about people and traditions as it is about sugar and flour. Every recipe feels respectful, thoroughly tested and genuinely achievable. Whether you are a beginner finding your feet or an experienced baker hungry to learn something new, this is a book to bake from, travel through and treasure.' – HELEN GOH

After spending what seemed like an eternity studying for a MA in Architecture, Ruby Bhogal spent ten months living with her parents, applying for every job under the sun and watching far too many episodes of Bargain Hunt. During a dark period of unemployment, baking provided Ruby with a productive outlet to regain some order in her life. While her love of baking began as a meditative hobby, it soon provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete as a finalist on the Great British Bake Off in 2018. Since then, she has acquired a huge (and loyal) following online and makes regular appearances in print, at live events and on TV, where her confidence and chatty personality shines through.

‘A joyful celebration of cake in all its culturally rich forms. Ruby takes us on a delicious journey filled with curiosity, humour and her serious baking chops. The book is as much about people and traditions as it is about sugar and flour. Every recipe feels respectful, thoroughly tested and genuinely achievable. Whether you are a beginner finding your feet or an experienced baker hungry to learn something new, this is a book to bake from, travel through and treasure.' – HELEN GOH