I was just wondering who thinks this book is worth using. I am not very good at making cakes out of scratch and this book says it can make cakes taste almost like scratch but come out perfectly each time. If this is the case, why don't more people do this? Just wondering about opinions. Thanks.

Kim

I looked at it today, and decided against it. I think it's the Cake MIX Doctor that everyone refers to, but that wasn't at Walden Books today.

I've got both the Cake Doctor and the Chocolate Cake Doctor as gifts....I really like the books. I have used it several times with great results. You get different flavors and texures with just adding to the basic cake recipe.

I recently bought the book but haven't tried any recipes yet. I did read the intro and agree with what the author said that you have to make your frosting, can't buy the canned stuff if you want great taste. I'll update this post after I've tried a recipe.

Sorry...I did mean the Cake Mix Doctor...I just bought both the Cake Mix Doctor and the Chocolate Cake Doctor too. I am wanting to see how they turn out. I'm going to use it this weekend and see how different the cakes taste. And of course, homemade icing is definately the only way to go! Let me know what happens when you all use it.

I, too, just purchased the books. I am dying to find out how everyone likes the recipes. I use fondant to cover my cakes, soooo I just wanted to know if there is a cake in the book that won't stand up to the weight of fondant??

There are some great recipes in these books.

Do a forum search for "Cake Mix Doctor" and you'll find some threads that discuss favorite recipes from the books.

I mostly use doctored recipes for my cakes. I like baking from scratch, but I like the speed of doctored mixes and they are more predictable than scratch reicpes, especially since I'm in a high altitude area.

I have all three of her cake books (I think the cupcake book is relatively new) and I love the variety. I don't make a lot of them, but I love the Fuzzy Navel cake! So does my husband, and he's not a cake person. There is also a Mexican Chocolate Muffin recipe that is to die for.

Hey GeminiRJ,

How about sharing that recipe for Fuzzy Navel Cake, oh the muffins also. Thanks alot

I've only made one; I think it was red velvet. I've been leaning towards scratch lately, but I might have to dust it off and try again.

I have had this book for about a year not and really like it. Not only does it have great recipies, but great tips as well. I love the doctored chocolate cakes, I never liked chocolate cake till I made one of these. I have also tried the white chocolate frosting and it is great.

I have 3 of the Cake Mix Doctor's books and I love them all.... I've tried many of the recipes and they've all be very good ... I'd highly recommend the books if you want to use a cake mix as the base ingredient in your cakes

I have the Cake Mix Doctor and the Cupcake book she put out. I don't have the chocolate one though. I love them all. Very creative and delicious recipes!!

I have The Cake Mix Doctor and the Cupcake book, and I love them both - use them all the time. The Sour Cream White Cake and Darn Good Chocolate Cake have become staples in my house!

I was wondering the same thing about the cakes that don't hold up under the fondant. I'm relatively new at doing cake with fondant and I am not really sure what KIND of cakes work best with it. If anyone knows...please share.Thanks!

Any cake with "substance" works under fondant. What that means is that you want a denser cake, if possible. Using an angel-food cake won't get it because there's no substance to it, it's light and airy and the fondant is heavy. Most box mixes on their own I've used and the doctored mixes work well too. Just be aware of fillings like nuts, cherries, or anything like that if you are stacking the cake -- they can hinder your supports and cause the cake to fall.

i love the Cake Doctor. I use it all the time. the cakes come out great.

You can usually find copies at Wal-Mart. They are cheaper then the book stores. I have made several recipes, and so far they have been good.

I have all 3 and put flags on the pages of the ones that I have made and on the ones that have the tips that I refer back to. I find that after I have made the recipe a few times, that I "doctor" it somemore. I have even written notes on the pages so I remember what I did that helped the recipe. For instance: sift the coco powder on the pan chocolate frosting and on the german chocolate cake--the pecan frosting--you need to cook a bit longer and the put it in the fridge to set up. You can also go onto the web site forum and ask questions--the moderators are very helpful.

Love these books! I rate the recipes with 1 to 5 stars based on how well I like them. The fluffy yellow and buttermilk chocolate are awesome. I've also tried the sour cream chocolate, sweet potato and melted ice cream. I read these books as if they were novels. I've tried a few of the frostings which are also great.

I have 2 of her books and I just love them and use them a lot too!

OK...I'll be the dud here. I don't use it much. Have had it for several years and tried a couple but they didn't trip my trigger. I've found enhanced recipes for each of the cake flavors that I bake regularly, and I just don't experiment much! LOL

I have them all and use them a lot. The one thing they have taught me, is to "doctor" on my own. I don't usually make them completely by the recipe, but play with it - like use less oil, etc. The Darn Good Chocolate Cake gets rave reviews when I make it. I also like the Honey Bun Cake - I make it in a bundt - it is DH's favorite. I made it last night.

Oh do try the Snickerdoodle cake... there's something just sinful about that Cinnamon buttercream icing.

It made an excellent cake for the family (in-laws) - and they won't buy cakes from me. LOL They hoovered it.

The author of this book has a forum here

http://www.cakemixdoctor.com

Haven't made many from the book, but the Honey Bun and Buttermilk Devil's Food are great. The Devil's food is repeatedly requested. It has great tips also. Someday I hope to master scratch cakes, but until then.......

I LOVE her books! One of my best sellers is the "Boston Cream Pie Cake" and the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pound cake

yummy!!!!!!!

I have all of her books (including the one called 'Dinner Doctor', which isn't about cakes, but doctored dinner recipes) & I LOVE them!! I would definitely suggest them to anyone.