"The key to [these] cakes' ease is the homemade mix + match baking mix--the foundation of every cake in the book. From there it's just a matter of mixing and matching batters, flavoring syrups (the secret step that makes these cake recipes so versatile), frostings, and, sometimes, topping to create unique cakes. Want something decadent and fudgy? Darkest chocolate cake + milky caramel syrup + malted milk chocolate frosting + crushed candy bars = candy bar cake"-- Provided by publisher.