Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy: Simple Sweet Desserts for Everyone

Review Quotes:

"Recipes are easy to follow and low stress, and Kartes evinces an honest, often vulnerable tone that will comfort novices. Beginners will find this a handy guide." -- Publishers Weekly

"A refreshing and relaxed approach that is especially suitable for medium-level bakers. Both the decadent recipes and heartfelt stories about their origins will entice fans of Paula Deen and Taste of Home magazine." -- Library Journal

What if baking wasn't about precision--but about joy, comfort, and connection?

In Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy, bestselling cookbook author and frequent TV guest Danielle Kartes invites you into a world where dessert is more than a recipe--it's a memory in the making. Whether you're just beginning your baking journey or rediscovering the simple pleasures of sugar and flour, this book is your joyful guide to delicious, no-fuss treats.

With her signature "dump-and-stir" approach, Danielle removes the stress and intimidation from baking, delivering irresistible results with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. These are the kind of desserts you'll want to make again and again--for birthdays, rainy Sundays, or no occasion at all.

Inside you'll discover:

• One-Bowl Magic - Quick and approachable recipes that keep things simple while delivering big-time flavor.
• Irresistible Favorites - Beloved reader hits like Nutella Banana Cake and the joyful Rainbow Animal Cracker Cake.
• Recipes That Hug You Back - With each turn of the page, find comforting stories and recipes designed to nourish hearts and homes.
• Built for Beginners - Friendly guidance, no fancy equipment, and forgiving methods make this the ideal entry point for any aspiring baker.
• Everyday Celebration - Perfect for family kitchens, holidays, or spontaneous "just because" baking adventures.

Already cherished by fans of Taste of Home and Snacking Cakes; Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy is more than a baking book--it's a reminder that joy can be stirred up in a single bowl and shared with the ones we love.

If you've ever typed "easy desserts from scratch" or longed for a baking book that fits your life, your kitchen, and your heart--this is the one.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 09/01/2023 pg. 102 (EAN 9781728278018, Hardcover)
• Publishers Weekly 11/20/2023 (EAN 9781728278018, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Kartes, Danielle

Danielle Kartes is an author, food stylist, and recipe developer living in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, Michael, a photographer, and their two sweet sons. Together, the Karteses run their boutique food photography business, Rustic Joyful Food, and host food styling workshops around the country. Danielle is a regular contributor on the hit daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show and appears frequently on national television, speaking about joy and teaching how to cook simple, delicious food.