I think this is a great cake book. In a world where we have a lot of books about baking cakes, Dorie's Anytime Cakes offers unique recipes and "formats" for cakes. The cakes in this book aren't just the simple two layer round cakes with one cheesecake thrown in. There are dense cakes, fruit cakes, loaf cakes, bar cakes, cupcakes, and more. I liked that each recipe had its own image (which look like cool middle grounds between photographs and stylized art) and that a fair number of recipes included a "playing around" section that gives ways to twist the recipe even more to your liking.

Overall, a unique and great cake book that has recipes that will appeal to a wide audience.

The recipes in this book are wonderful and easy to follow. It's a diverse collection of new flavor pairings and reworking of classics.

This is definitely for the serious cake baker. It is nicely illustrated and while the instructions are good the taste are more for the adventurous baker.

This is a fun cookbook with all kinds of creative cakes that sound delicious. I wouldn’t personally use it because I have to cook gluten free and I don’t want to take chances with substitutions that might fail with all of the different ingredients here (despite the name, one to one gf flour does not just magically substitute perfectly in every recipe and different gf flours and grains work better for different situations). I also found the photos strange. They look like someone digitally removed all the backgrounds and just left them like giant stickers. No nutritional information is provided. If I cooked traditionally SAD or SBD (standard American or British diet) I think I would have fun with all the various recipes here.

I read a self–deleting digital loan of this book for review.

These recipes walk the line between special and everyday - they'd be the most special thing after dinner at home but also perfectly at home at an event (as long as the attendees care more about taste than gobs of frosting!). The illustrations are amazing and I want prints on my wall.

As a longtime fan of Dorie's recipes, I was excited to see she was coming out with a cake book. This did not disappoint! It is full of recipes from baby cakes to latyer cakes and everything in between. Ha, get it ? The recipes range from beginner baker to advance, Directions are well written, ingredients easy to find. I am excited to bake many of these wonderful Dorie"s cakes!

I love Dorie! She is part of the baking elite. However, the photography in this book makes all of her beautiful cakes be very un appetizing. It reminds me of those very old cookbook of Julia Childs, where the dishes don’t look delicious and make one wonder if they’re unattainable or weird. I like how Dorie states her techniques upfront, especially regarding measurement and using a scale. Furthermore, her discussions on flower butter, sugar, and chocolate and salt are really insightful. The organization is very logical and that cakes are classified according to shape and sweet to savory with frosting and filling as last sections. Dorie’s narratives regarding who she made cakes for, where she was when she was making them, lessons she learned while making them, are just lovely and delightful, and perhaps some pictures of her or caricatures of her could be interspersed throughout throughout the book. After all, she is entirely whimsical, and also very smart and skilled. There is just no fun in this book. It’s the last grab for Dorie’s recipes or something? The flavor profiles are quite lovely and satisfy all areas of the palate as well as variety of textures. I just think that the visual aspect of this book needs a lot of work and so to do the color choices. It’s sort of dingy and sad and sparse. Do better for Dorie!

I have a confession to make: I don’t love cakes, but I love Dorie Greenspan and if she writes a book then I know I have to read it. Dorie’s Anytime Cakes is a book filled with 100 recipes with the chapters sorted primarily by cake shape. As in all of Dorie’s other books, the instructions and hints are plentiful and the ingredients are accessible. The illustrations add a quirky and unique vibe. This is a cookbook filled with stories and recipes that celebrate family and friendship. Another winner from Dorie Greenspan!

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for this ARC.

I have been a long time follower of Dorie Greenspan and read most of her cookbooks. When I heard she was coming out with a new book, Dorie's Anytime Cakes, I immediately parked this in my 'To Buy' pile, so you can imagine how excited I was to be able to read the advanced copy!

Dorie's Anytime Cakes has several chapters of different types of cakes including a savory chapter for when you're in a mood for a change. Each recipe comes with a fun photo which is quite different from other cookbook of hers (I can't say I'm a big fan of these photos, however, they seem AI-generated in my humble opinion), gives you other mix-in options to play around, and has metric measurement which is essential to acquire great outcomes. Just like Dorie and all her cookbooks, her recipes are approachable, clearly-written, and versatile, and beginner and advanced baker friendly. While you read through, you can almost hear Dorie talking next to you through the book!

This cookbook has every cake for every mood and craving, just like the title, it's truly "Anytime Cakes" that don't require a special trip to fancy grocery stores or online pastry websites, is easy to follow and all level of bakers friendly! I can't wait to get my hands on physical copy of it. Highly recommend!

From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most-memorable cakes.

I have watched Dorie bake on several YouTube channels that I watch regularly, but I have never baked anything from her recipes. I just ordered everything to make the brownie cake that she shares in this book. Im certain it will be delicious. Great cookbook and great photos!

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #DoriesAnytimeCakes

I’m absolutely thrilled to receive this arc from net galley..As a (very) long time fan of dorie’s I always wait patiently for a new book from her.. When I receive my personal copy of this book I’ll bake it from cover to cover as I’ve done with all her previous tomes…My last book of hers was Baking with Dorie which has been used so much it’s practically tattered.. I’m expecting the same thing to happen with this new book as I can see from the recipes it will be well-loved..As an added bonus the recipes also include metric measurements..Thank you again net galley.

This was my first time reading a cookbook by Dorie Greenspan. I was really impressed with the variety of cakes here, and after my first look through, there were so many recipes I bookmarked to try. I made the brownie cake and the brown butter bourbon cake. Both were huge hits with family and friends (especially the brown butter bourbon cake). I will say that both required more time in the oven than the recipe called for, but the recipes were otherwise easy to follow and the end results were impressive. I can't wait to try more of the recipes.

This is full of wonderful recipes but I was thrown by the strange looking images - they seemed nearly AI generated- something about them was just off.

If just knowing it's a Dorie book isn't enough then you are not the target audience. Pictures are beautiful! Hints and suggestions abound. Start baking and enjoy!!

Like a lot of bakers, I enjoy making the occasional elaborate cake for a birthday or other special occasion, but as someone who prefers cake without frosting I'm a bigger fan of everyday cakes---the kind baked in a loaf pan, or maybe an 8x8 pan, with no frosting. Something that sits on the counter and from which I might take a little bite now and then, or eat with my mid-morning coffee. These cakes are the ones that are featured in Dorie Greenspan's latest book. The chapters are divvied up by the cake's shape (round, loaf, bundt, baby (i.e. cupcake)), with the exception of the last chapter, which covers savory cakes [experienced bakers may be able to play around and convert some shapes to others].

Unusual recipes include a Pudding Puff Cake (like a giant eclair), Baked-in-a-Skillet Gingerbread, Apple Custard Cake, and Black Sesame Bars. Most of the recipes use pantry staples and fruit or nuts easily available in supermarkets; a few more unusual ingredients, such as rye flour, are becoming easier to find or purchase online. Most of the recipes include a sidebar called "Playing Around" with options, such as changing up the jam, leaving off any topping, or switching any mix-ins like nuts or chips. There's something for everyone here, from a basic Toasted Almond Cake that would be great anytime to seasonal cakes that include ingredients ranging from sweet potatoes to citrus. I'll be purchasing this book for my own personal library and can't wait to start baking.

Move over, fancy frostings and elaborate layers—Dorie Greenspan’s Anytime Cakes is here to remind us that sometimes, the simplest cakes are the most extraordinary! This book is like having a sweet, talented best friend who always has your back with a trusty recipe in hand. From the first page, I was hooked. Whether it’s a humble loaf, a cozy muffin, or a craving-driven crumble, Dorie’s recipes make baking feel effortless and joyful. And the best part? You probably already have all the ingredients lurking in your pantry! No trips to specialty stores, just pure, honest-to-goodness baking magic. The chapters offer everything from classic marble cakes (yes, the old-fashioned kind that bring back childhood memories) to inventive creations like Miso-Cheddar Scone Cake (hello, savory heaven!) and the playful Cafuné Corn Cake. Each recipe comes with Dorie’s warm, inviting words and inspiring variations—think citrus zest, hot honey, or even adding a splash of tea—turning a simple cake into a special occasion. Nancy Pappas’s gorgeous illustrations make this book a feast for the eyes, too. It's not just a cookbook; it's a celebration of the joy of baking for the love of it. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, these recipes are guaranteed to please and surprise. In short, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes is my new baking BFF—reliable, delightful, and perfect for any time you want a slice of happiness. Five stars all the way!

I like that the recipes use basic ingredients making it a very approachable cookbook. I did question the inclusion of the brownie, blondie, muffin, and other Montvale recipes. I did mark enough recipes to easily add this to my bookshelf. The tips included can help anyone become a great baker.

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow, and Dorie Greenspan for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The photography was STUNNING! My mouth was watering the entire time I was flipping through this cookbook.

I think this book would be great for an adventurous beginner, but you really need some basic baking experience to be able to cook most of these recipes. However, the directions are clear and easy to understand and follow. The little tips with the recipes are fantastic and really helpful. The tools and bakeware needed are basic and easy to find just about anywhere.

I like how it was divided into shapes like round, loaf, bundt, cakes with corners, baby cakes, salty cakes, and extras (frosting, fillings, etc)

There are a ton of recipes in here that I plan on baking soon. The loaf section is my favorite, and I absolutely love quick breads. I can see myself cooking my way through this entire book. I adore baking, and there is a huge variety of flavors and textures to choose from.

I love everything about this book. It feels very true to what I know about Dorie's recipes which give clear instructions and explanations and delicious unique recipes. I love all the tips I have learnt from her books over the years and this one is equally great. The citrus and apple cakes feel familiar but also are updated from previous recipes I have made from her. I also have a few new favorites I am excited to make like Cocoa Cherry Thyme Cake, Apple Cheddar Corn Cake, Harissa Lemon Loaf, Miso Cheddar Scone Cake. I also love and appreciate how beautiful the illustrations are in this book.

A combination of fun and basic cakes that you can pull off any old day, with clear instructions and gorgeous cake photography. Highly recommended.