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- ISBN 9781761501760
- Dimensions: 170 x 220mm
- Publication Date: 03 Nov 2026
- Publisher: Murdoch Books
- Publication City/Country: AU
- Product Form: Hardback
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Cozy Baking Life is a collection of recipes for home bakers who find comfort in slowing down and baking with intention. With more than 2 million followers across social media, Michelle Lu of @sweet_essence_ is known for her calm, approachable baking style, whimsical designs that taste as good as they look, and recipes that thousands of home bakers have followed and loved. Michelle's recipes focus on clarity and confidence, offering practical tips, visual cues and detailed advice to take the stress and guesswork out of baking.
Inside, you'll find cakes, cookies, breads, puddings, pies and drinks, including favourites such as her Victoria sponge cake, carrot cake and her much-loved puppy butter cookies, alongside new bakes inspired by Michelle's Chinese-Australian background and her travels. A dedicated build-your-own shortcake section gives you the tools to get creative and assemble the cake of your dreams, while drink syrups and pairing ideas help you create your own cozy home café. Many recipes also include cozy twists to inspire you to make it your own.
Cozy Baking Life celebrates the best of global cafe culture, including the Japanese and Scandinavian waves that have been world-popular, and Michelle recommends the best cozy cafes around the world.
Whether you're baking for yourself, sharing something sweet with loved ones, or creating a small cafe moment at home, Cozy Baking Life is full of well-tested recipes, gentle guidance and baking that feels nostalgic and comforting - from Michelle's cozy kitchen to yours. Bake with confidence, and find your cozy along the way.
Inside, you'll find cakes, cookies, breads, puddings, pies and drinks, including favourites such as her Victoria sponge cake, carrot cake and her much-loved puppy butter cookies, alongside new bakes inspired by Michelle's Chinese-Australian background and her travels. A dedicated build-your-own shortcake section gives you the tools to get creative and assemble the cake of your dreams, while drink syrups and pairing ideas help you create your own cozy home café. Many recipes also include cozy twists to inspire you to make it your own.
Cozy Baking Life celebrates the best of global cafe culture, including the Japanese and Scandinavian waves that have been world-popular, and Michelle recommends the best cozy cafes around the world.
Whether you're baking for yourself, sharing something sweet with loved ones, or creating a small cafe moment at home, Cozy Baking Life is full of well-tested recipes, gentle guidance and baking that feels nostalgic and comforting - from Michelle's cozy kitchen to yours. Bake with confidence, and find your cozy along the way.
Michelle Lu is a Melbourne-based home baker, recipe developer and creative who shares her stand-out creations and peaceful, homely videos with a global audience of more than 2 million. With her Chinese heritage and a love for all things sweet, Michelle reimagines classic baked goods and childhood favourites to create desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Through her home cafe-style content, she hopes to inspire others to recreate her recipes and enjoy them with friends and family, creating beautiful moments together at home.
