Carla Bakes

“For years, I have had the pleasure of sitting next to Carla and listening to her explain the science and the art of baking. Now you get to experience her knowledge, wisdom, and humor as well in Carla Bakes. I’m so excited for you—I know what a treat you are in for.”—Duff, chief carpenter of Topanga Woodworks “This book is pure Carla: joyful, vibrant, and packed with the kind of recipes that make baking feel fun again. Take it from me—getting in the kitchen with Carla is always a treat!”—Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, co-founder of Pizzana, and Next Level Baker mentor “Nobody brings the fun and the flavor quite like Carla Hall! Carla Bakes will make you want to bake more, smile more, and maybe even dance more in your kitchen. I want to make literally everything in this book!”—Clinton Kelly, television personality and bestselling author “Carla Bakes is filled with recipes you’ll treasure, with clear, approachable instructions that make baking feel joyful and rewarding. Carla’s welcoming spirit shines through on every page, inspiring confidence in the kitchen whether you’re making a sweet or savory treat—and those Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Rolls are calling my name right now.”—Cheryl Day, bestselling author of Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking “More than a cookbook, this is a beautifully crafted, creative love letter to the joys of baking—family traditions, leaps of faith, and delectable bites I can’t wait to dig into. Much like Carla’s journey, readers will step into these recipes embracing the unknown and leading with curiosity, zest, and a love for something extra yummy.”—Dayna Isom Johnson, television personality and Etsy trend expert “Carla folds joy into every page of Carla Bakes, welcoming us into her kitchen like family. Each recipe feels like a warm hug, meant to be shared and filled with deep, comforting flavor, all wrapped in her unmistakable joyful spirit.”—Tamron Hall “Carla Bakes is colorful, joyful, and full of life-just like the author we all know and love. We should all have more fun in the kitchen—and this book will definitely help.”—Jacques Pépin, chef, author, television personality, and culinary educator “All the things I love about Carla, her exuberance and passion, her generous spirit, her love of baking, and her knack for making what we do in the kitchen simpler and more satisfying, are packed into Carla Bakes. Every recipe includes hefty measures of joy and encouragement, and each one makes you want to jump into the kitchen and bake.”—Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling cookbook author