CAKE PICNIC cookbook

From the founder of CAKE PICNIC―a series of joyful, diverse, and deliciously indulgent gatherings where every attendee brings a whole cake―this cookbook of 50 baking recipes includes a guide to hosting your own confectionery events and encourages bakers to lean into play, connection, community―and lots of cake!
 
Part how-to guide, part recipe collection, the Cake Picnic cookbook provides everything you need to host your own delightfully decadent cake picnic. Here is practical advice for planning, hosting, and attending: how to choose a theme, prepare your guests, set up the event, encourage connection, transport whole cakes, and more. But the icing on the―you guessed it―cake is the 50 recipes within. 

Organized by theme, from an Autumn Harvest Cake Picnic to an Afternoon Tea Cake Picnic, a Beach Cake Picnic to a Salty-Sweet Cake Picnic, these imaginative recipes will inspire your creativity and tempt your sweet tooth. And never apologize for trying ten slices in one sitting―happiness often comes frosted, sprinkled, and cut into generous servings.

Pre-order

Pre-ordering the CAKE PICNIC cookbook (out May 19, 2026) is one of the most meaningful ways to support CAKE PICNIC. Early orders help ensure the book reaches more readers and book stores. Your support helps sustain the gatherings, creativity, and shared joy that define CAKE PICNIC. Thank you for saying yes to cake and bringing this sweet movement into your world.

Press inquiries

Please contact Michelle Triant, Chronicle Books at michelle_triant@chroniclebooks.com. 510-504-0431.