The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbook: Recipes from the World-Famous Bakery and Allysa Torey's Home Kitchen|Paperback (2024)

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The complete and “charming” (Gourmet) collection of deliciously old-fashioned and deeply satisfying recipes from everyone’s favorite New York City cupcake bakery—Magnolia Bakery.

Ever since the original Magnolia Bakery opened its doors in 1996, people have lined up day and night to satisfy their sugar cravings—and this book is Magnolia’s comprehensive guide to making all of their beloved desserts, including their home-style cupcakes, layer cakes, banana pudding, and other treats.

Illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs that capture the daily life of the bakery, The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbook shows you how to make their famous banana pudding, sinfully rich buttercream icing and red velvet cake, and dozens more irresistible desserts.

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ISBN-13:9781439175644
Publisher:
Publication date:11/03/2009
Edition description:Original
Pages:240
Sales rank:78,379
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jennifer Appel is the owner of the Buttercup Bake Shop on Manhattan's East Side. She is the author of The Buttercup Bake Shop Cookbook and the coauthor of The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. She lives with her family in New York City.

Allysa Torey grew up in a hotel in the Catskills, where she started singing at an early age and developed her love of horses and the outdoors. She spent much of her childhood baking and cooking for her family. Her life-long passion for the slower, pre-high-tech age of the post-World War II era led her to form and front the Alyssa Torey Swing Band, as well as the now world-famous Magnolia Bakery on the corner of Bleecker and 11th in Greenwich Village. She divides her time between her white farmhouse in Sullivan County and New York City. She does not own a computer.

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Introduction

When we first opened the Magnolia Bakery, we imagined a cozy, old-fashioned shop where people could come for a cup of coffee and something sweet. We expected our customers to include some local regulars and lots of neighborhood families. We thought we'd close at seven each evening so we could go home and make dinner. We never expected that Magnolia would turn into a city-wide hangout, much less that on weekend nights there would be lines out the door!

The Magnolia Bakery came into being over a brunch conversation during which Jennifer and I expressed for the umpteenth time our mutual frustration with our jobs and lifestyles. We finally decided that something would be done about it and opened up a wholesale baking business in early 1996. We soon received very positive feedback from our customers. When a retail space became available in our favorite neighborhood, we grabbed the opportunity. New York City's West Village seemed ideal. It was low-key and family-oriented, a place where we could do what we loved where we loved it. Over the course of two months and with the help of an adept construction crew, we transformed an empty shell into a warm cozy kitchen.

Our customers would stop by as much for the feel of the store as they did for the desserts. With its vintage American decor and desserts, customers often told us that walking into the bakery was just like stepping back in time to their grandmother's kitchen. They would come in for a slice of cake and end up with a little piece of their childhood. Over the years, people have wanted to meet us to say thanks for making the red velvet cake they remembered from church picnics or the banana pudding just like their mom used to make. While the business itself was fast paced and hectic at times, our original aim and values remained the same: we simply did everything the oldfashioned way, using the best and freshest ingredients, and took the time to produce delicious homemade treats.

A few years into business together, Jennifer left Magnolia to open up her own bakery, The Buttercup Bake Shop in midtown Manhattan. After the publication of The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook, many people suggested that I do a second book. While working full time at the bakery, the idea of writing another cookbook seemed impossible. Finally, after putting together a committed staff at the shop, I was able to move full time to my country house, and I could really consider the idea, knowing that I would have the time and energy necessary to write the book I wanted to write. I created the recipes for More From Magnolia in an old-fashioned style, but with new ideas and different combinations of ingredients to keep things interesting and fun.

As the unexpected popularity of our cupcakes grew, the bakery got busier and busier and the lines got longer and longer. After ten wonderful years at Magnolia, I decided to sell the business to stay home full time with my growing family. The new owners have opened more Magnolia Bakeries and continue to be successful.

This collection of recipes brings together all of the recipes in both Magnolia cookbooks — classic American desserts reflecting the sensibilities of the bakery and my home.

Allysa Torey

Introduction copyright © 2009 by Allysa Torey

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FAQs

Does Magnolia Bakery have a cookbook? ›

Published in celebration of our 25th anniversary, this beautifully photographed book is essential handbook for Magnolia Bakery fans and home bakers alike.

Why is Magnolia Bakery so famous? ›

Fans of the classic HBO series Sex and the City may remember a particular episode from season three when main characters Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Hobbes sit on a bench in front of New York City's Magnolia Bakery, biting into pink frosted cupcakes and chatting about their love lives.

Which was the first Magnolia Bakery? ›

Magnolia Bakery is a chain of bakeries founded in New York City. The first location opened in 1996 at 401 Bleecker Street, on the corner of West 11th Street in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

What happened to Joanna Gaines bakery? ›

Recognizing the potential of the e-commerce platform, Gaines transformed her brick-and-mortar bakery into an online food hub. Her baked delicacies are now easily accessible with a few clicks and taps, delivering sweet goodness to doorsteps nationwide.

Is Magnolia Bakery owned by Joanna Gaines? ›

Magnolia Silos expands as Chip and Johanna Gaines open the Magnolia Bakery. “Fixer Upper” took Waco by storm when it aired on HGTV in 2013. On July 27, Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines expanded their reach by adding Magnolia Bakery to the Magnolia Silos.

Why did Magnolia Bakery lead off the cupcake bakery trend? ›

Explanation: Magnolia Bakery led off the cupcake bakery trend because it was the first cupcake bakery. It gained popularity for its delicious and unique flavor combinations, which attracted customers. Additionally, its location in New York City allowed it to be exposed to a large customer base.

Why is Magnolia Bakery banana pudding famous? ›

Magnolia Bakery first rose to fame after appearing on "Sex and the City." The NYC shop is famous for its banana pudding, and has shared the recipe for its iconic dessert. It requires just six ingredients, including vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, and bananas.

Why did Magnolia Bakery rebrand? ›

Given that a big reason for the rebranding was Magnolia's push into the direct-to-consumer segment (it launched local and nationwide shipping in October of 2021), the design team put considerable effort into building the right box—specifically, one that didn't feel like another bland DTC brand.

Can you freeze Magnolia banana pudding? ›

For orders placed on magnoliabakery.com — Our world-famous Banana Pudding is made fresh daily, packed and shipped direct to you the same day. If you plan on enjoying it later, refrigerate Banana Pudding immediately and for up to 24 hours after delivery. We recommend never freezing our fresh Banana Pudding.

Is Magnolia Bakery only in NY? ›

Magnolia Bakery may be a New York City delicacy, but it's expanded elsewhere in the United States. The famed Banana Pudding can be yours right now if you live in Chicago or Los Angeles, too.

Do Chip and Joanna Gaines own a restaurant? ›

Chip and Joanna Gaines are more than just the ultra-successful faces behind HGTV's Fixer Upper. They now own their Magnolia empire, which includes real estate, businesses, and a restaurant in Waco, Texas.

Where is the oldest magnolia tree? ›

The oldest Southern Magnolia standing today is on Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas. The tree is said to have been planted near an important road junction in 1839 by Gen.

What is the name of Joanna Gaines Bakery? ›

Silos Baking Co. Baked goods developed by Joanna Gaines.

Where is Magnolia Bakery headquarters in NYC? ›

Magnolia Bakery is headquartered in New York, West 11th Street, 401 Bleecker St, United States, and has 10 office locations.

What is Joanna Gaines cookbook called? ›

When Joanna Gaines launched her first cookbook, Magnolia Table, you know I had to have it.

How many cookbooks does Joanna Gaines have? ›

Joanna Gaines Reveals the Cover of Her Third Cookbook Filled with Recipes New and Old. Rebecca Aizin is an Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

Does Joanna Gaines write her own recipes? ›

I initially wrote down every recipe I could think of, but they were just names. Then I sat with my food team, a few friends I work with from the restaurant [Magnolia Table], and we built out those recipes one by one, putting together flavors that I thought would be fun together,” says Gaines.

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