Some people like it as a hot drink, some like it in a luxurious cake, while others prefer it as an ice cold dessert. You can crave it, be addicted to it and it's been found to cheer people up.So what is this superfood? Chocolate of course. However you like to eat it, there is no other food that people feel quite so passionately as they do about chocolate.

A compendium of chocolate delights, filled with 500 delicious chocolaty recipes, all of them clear and easy-to-follow. Packed with advice on techniques, equipment and ingredients, as well as inspired presentation suggestions, this book will be the only book on chocolate you will ever need.

introduction

everyday cakes & desserts

cookies

muffins & cupcakes

traybakes

celebration cakes

pastries, tarts & cheesecakes

hot desserts

mousses & ice creams

petits fours & candies

drinks, frostings & sauces

index