65 deliciously inventive recipes for French-inspired cakes, cookies, bars, and other tempting pastries from the charming New York City bakery From Lucie

Lucie Franc de Ferriere is the owner and head baker at From Lucie, a small bakery tucked away in the East Village that is known for its whimsical French pastries made with unexpected but delightful seasonal flavors and adorned with gorgeous fresh flowers. Born and raised in Southern France, Lucie grew up baking cakes with her mother at the family's bed-and-breakfast, and after moving to New York City, she became homesick and turned to baking for a taste of home. Eventually, Lucie's baked goods became so popular at café pop-ups that she decided to take a leap of faith and open her own bakery.

Now in Cake From Lucie, Lucie opens the cheerful yellow doors of her little bakery, inviting home bakers to join her in creating her signature cakes that range from simple to fancy along with cookies, bars, pastries, and their accompanying frostings, fillings, and fruit curds. Lucie's creations are less sweet than American-style baked goods, allowing her subtle and unique flavor combinations to shine. Assemble a beautifully layered Chamomile Cake with whipped cream and strawberry sumac jam or bake up a tray of irresistible Raspberry Cheesecake Swirled Brownies for a perfect weeknight treat. Try Lucie's spins on French classics like her Tahini Black Sesame Earl Grey Marble Loaf and recreate bakery favorites such as the beloved Carrot Fromage Frais Cake and the bestselling Salted Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies.

With transportive photography from Lucie's family chateau in France and personal stories woven throughout, Cake From Lucie captures the romance of the French countryside and the buzz of New York City while relaying Lucie's secrets for effortlessly beautiful and memorable treats.