I’m officially writing a Sweetest Menu cookbook! After 11 years of writing and publishing recipes, I’m going to print. And I need your help to know what recipes need to be included! Something Sweet is now available for pre-order.
EDIT: My cookbook, titled Something Sweet is now available for pre-order. It will be officially published 30 June 2016.
It’s true, It’s true! I’m writing a cookbook.
After developing, writing and publishing recipes right here on Sweetest Menu for 11 years (eleven! Can you believe it?) my dream of releasing a cookbook is finally coming true.
It’s going to be a collection of amazing home bakes that anyone can make. And just like all my recipes here on Sweetest Menu, it’s going to focus on simplicity, deliciousness and all things sweet.
It is due to be published and on shelves by 30 June 2026 – and pre-orders will open at the beginning of March (so stay tuned!).
Thank you
If there is one thing I believe now more than ever, it’s that baking is good for the soul. It brings joy to my life every single day, and I know, without a doubt, that thousands of people all over the world feel the same way.
Not a day goes by that I don’t get a comment from someone telling me how much they love my Apple Cinnamon Cake or how they’ve finally conquered making thick cookies from scratch, thanks to my NYC Cookie recipe.
You’ve made my recipes for birthdays, celebrations, graduations and baby showers.
You’ve gifted them to new parents, brightened the day of your co-workers and shared them with neighbours, family and friends.
And now I get to package all of YOUR favourite recipes up and put them in a fabulous, real-deal, tangible book.
The book
The book is also going to be jam-packed with plenty of NEW recipes that won’t be published here or anywhere else – and trust me, you’ll want some of these in your life.
I’ve had to keep this cookbook a secret for the best part of this year, but I’ve been bursting to tell you! Hopefully it explains why there haven’t been many new recipes published on the blog this year.
I’ve been working non-stop in the kitchen for the past three months to develop new recipes for the book and it’s been the most hectic, wonderful, stressful and exciting period of my life.
Come along and see all the madness day-to-day by joining me on Instagram or YouTube.
I need your help
I plan on sharing more behind-the-scenes content about what goes into making and publishing a cookbook. BUT now I have a favour to ask of you!
I’m finalising the table of contents and chapters for the book but I want to make sure YOUR favourite Sweetest Menu recipes are included.
Can you comment below or send me an email at jessica@sweetestmenu.com with the recipe/s YOU want included in this book!
I want to make sure I’m including all your favourites, so now’s the time to send in your requests.
Happy baking,
Jess XX
P.S. I would like to note that this ‘dream come true’ moment has been years in the making. I started to hope I could one day publish a book of my own around eight years ago.
Since then, I’ve had two almost opportunities, and at least six formal rejections from different publishers.
But despite the set-backs, I held onto the hope that one day this dream would come true.
I’ll share more details on how this opportunity came to be in time, but for now, please know that sometimes there are a lot of ‘no’s’ before a ‘yes’, so don’t stop believing in yourself and your dreams.
Hi, I’m Jess, the creator of Sweetest Menu and the author of Something Sweet. A self-taught baker and published recipe writer who can’t stop making easy and delicious baking recipes.
Faz says
The moist chocolate cake for sure. It’s the best!!!
Jessica Holmes says
Yes! Don’t worry that cake made it in! 🙂
Gemma Holmes says
You have to include the sour cream cake…bake this so often, best recipe and have adapted with other flavours and fruits, always tender and the icing to die for 😀❤️👍
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Gemma! So glad you love that one as much as I do!
Kalindi says
Hello! How about breakfast baked staples for the family?
I don’t have any specific recipe but I am sure you have the best ones!
My ultimate favorite is black forest cake. I rarely see it here in the states.
I am very excited for your book! Apple cake is always a hit in gatherings- I make 2 batches, no leftovers!
Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing these wonderful recipes!
Jessica Holmes says
Thank you Kalindi! I love Black Forest Cake too (and am sneaking in a black forest cupcake to the book!). And the Apple Cake will make it in there too!
Shannan says
Moist Chocolate Cake is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten. Would love to see it make the list, but any of your milk bar cakes, or perhaps a new flavor (wink wink) would be amazing!
I think I’ve commented this before, but most milk bar cakes out there are so over the top, I don’t find them as family friendly. Your flavors make the entire family happy! This cookbook is definitely going in my collection! I really do love all the simple one layer cakes. I’m adventuring out on those these days.
Jessica Holmes says
Thank you so much Shannan! So kind of you. The Moist Chocolate Cake definitely made it into the book. And you’ve inspired me to see if I can sneak in a Milk Bar-style cake for Christmas. Thank you in advance for supporting me and my book.
T says
Finally!! And well done!! Please include your homemade brownies (big batch) recipe 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thank you so much! And absolutely, they will definitely make it in there!
Victoria says
I am so exciting! Best believe I’ll be one of the first buyers 😉 I’ve been using your recipes for years but the cinnamon rolls are the biggest hit, please include them in the book! So happy for your achievements💕
Jessica Holmes says
That is so kind! Thank you Victoria. The rolls are definitely going in there!
Gen says
Hi Jessica! Congratulations on writing a cookbook! I love you website and have been using them to bake many things for different occasions. I hope you do international shipping (to Singapore) for your cookbook! Cheers!
Jessica Holmes says
How wonderful Gen! Thank you for your kind words. I’m hoping to sell it worldwide, I’ll keep you posted.
Gen says
Please include your black forest cake and chocolate banana bread recipes! They are divine.
Jessica Holmes says
Great suggestions! Thank you!!
Emma Elliott says
This is amazing news. Congratulations!I was hoping you would release a cookbook. Honestly, this website is my absolute go-to. I’ve recommended it to loads of my friends, and I even bake with my son using your website. I’ve learnt so many tips and tricks through your blog, and you have certainly improved my skills as a baker.
I would love to see all your recipes in the book, but the one I would have to choose is the carrot cake. I make it every year on my husband’s birthday, it’s his favourite cake…honestly, he gets carrot cakes at other cafes when we go and he says it’s got nothing on the one I make for his birthday. But honestly, I love all your recipes!
Can’t wait to add your cookbook to my bookshelf!
Jessica Holmes says
Oh thats so cool to hear Emma! I’m honoured that you love my recipes. The carrot cake has definitely got to make it in. I’ve had lots of requests for that one!
Bethany M says
Congratulations! This is the best news. We make your Thick and Fluffy American Pancakes every week, if we have buttermilk it’s the Buttermilk Pancakes. The Best Ever Christmas Cookies also get requested every year (I have to hide the Christmas MMs so my husband doesn’t devour them before I bake, it was a point of contention when they went out of stock and couldn’t replace them). But honestly love all your recipes so can’t wait to see what’s included.
Jessica Holmes says
Wow that’s so lovely to hear Bethany! Thank you so much for that lovely feedback. Definitely will squeeze a pancake recipe in there for sure!!