White House Bake

Ever since George Washington was treated to Martha's Great Cake on his 46th birthday spent at his Revolutionary War headquarters at Valley Forge, US leaders have found comfort in the tastes of home. With recipes ranging from John Kennedy's stately Baba aux Fraises to Franklin Pierce's humble Sparkin' Pie, this collection of presidential favorite desserts gives readers a glimpse into the ordinary lives that lie behind scenes of political pageantry, and an invitation to use the gift of a dessert as a meaningful way to connect.