Cakes, tortes, gateaux...no matter where you are in the world, regardless of the continent you find yourself in, you will find one theme that is constant to all, cakes. It is a universal food, and even a small slice can imbue in us the feeling of love and support, as if mother or grandmother were there watching over you. This cookbook is not a compilation of elegant, time-consuming cakes of the world. Rather it is an expression of what real cakes are all about. These are the cakes that your grandmother used to make and they do not require any previous baking experience. Superb photographs will have you dreaming of cakes with the flavours of the world. Imagine serving a Sicilian Apple Cake or a Turkish Honey Cake for afternoon tea. How about ending your Indian meal with a slice of Indian Yoghurt Cake or stunning Orange Cardamom Cakes. The Chinese Ginger Syrup Cake will become a star at any Asian meal or you can curl up in front of the fire with a slice of decadent Mexican Chocolate Cake.