Melissa Ben-Ishay Speaks On Her New Book, "Cakes By Melissa: Life Is What You Bake It"

Melissa Ben-Ishay, the baker, mom and founder of Baked by Melissa—the tie-dye and fun-loving bite-size treats company—shares her secrets in this vibrantly illustrated cookbook that offers more than 120 recipes for fabulous cakes, icings, fillings, and toppings for endlessly delectable combinations. Ben-Ishay believes baking should be fun and easy—and that incredible flavor can be in bite-size amounts. This ethos and her lively, personal style are infused throughout "Cakes by Melissa." A simple-to-follow crash course in making baking more like crafting, it offers Ben-Ishay fresh takes on traditional cakes and inventive ideas to make dessert in any form extra sweet.