14 Delectable Cookbooks By The Cast Of The Great British Bake Off

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If you're a fan of "The Great British Bake Off," you'll be excited to hear what the winners are doing today. If you're second-guessing yourself because you swear it's called "The Great British Baking Show," don't worry, you're correct: It goes by a different name in America. Many past competitors like Candice Brown and Flora Shedden now own food establishments including bakeries and pubs. Other contestants have kept their non-cooking careers and continue to bake on the side. One thing many of the bakers have in common though is that they went on to write cookbooks, with some releasing one, and others releasing an entire shelf's worth.

So, how will you ever choose the right publication? This list helps to determine which cookbook is made just for you. Whether you love making certain pastries, need a beginner's guide, or want to pick up tips and tricks to become a better baker, you'll find the answer here. Not only will you improve your skills, but you'll also have the opportunity to support your favorite "Great British Baking Show" contestants, too.

When you mosey on over to Kim-Joy's website, you'll find she has released several cookbooks, including "Baking with Kim-Joy." This awesomely quirky book is available on Amazon, but fans can also buy signed copies through her website. Kim-Joy was 27 years old when she became a runner-up in Season 9, with viewers falling in love with her incredible bread creations and whimsical-themed desserts — precisely what this book consists of.

In the 300+ page publication, Kim-Joy fills the book with 40 excitingly imaginative designs for everything from occasion cakes to character macarons and biscuits. The recipes feature step-by-step photography, custom sketches, and positive affirmations to inspire creativity. Whether you want to have a go at making choux bun turtles, or biscuit llamas, Kim-Joy has got you covered. "Baking with Kim-Joy" has 4.9 stars on Amazon, with buyers raving about the book's design and great recipes.

For those who use vegan ingredient substitutes for baked goods, the cookbook "Simply Vegan Baking" is the one for you. It was released by Freya Cox in 2022. The truth about Freya Cox from Season 12 of "The Great British Bake Off" is that she wasn't just a young competitor, but also spearheaded the way for future vegan bakers to appear on the show. It probably comes as no surprise that her cookbook aims to show readers how easy plant-based baking can be. On Amazon, it has a 4.7-star rating.

"Simply Vegan Baking" features lots of vegan versions of classic cake recipes, including a Black Forest gateau, but there are other goodies to try, such as cinnamon rolls, triple chocolate cookies, and banana bread. According to one enthusiastic customer, the writing is terrific, but the associated photography is the cherry on top. Helpfully, all the ingredients used by Cox are easily available to buy at grocery stores, too.

Italian desserts are some of the most decadent out there, and now you can master them with Giuseppe Dell'Anno's book: "Giuseppe's Italian Bakes." Dell'Anno was the champion of Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show," releasing his book in October 2022, which features more than 200 pages and 60 recipes, from bread to baked goods, and desserts through to hearty Italian dishes. 

Dell'Anno was adored on the show for his incredible baking and generally happy and positive persona. He was taught to cook and bake by his chef father, and shares his passion and knowledge in his first book. Although there are lots of classic Italian recipes featured, Dell'Anno has his own twist on all of them, taking readers through making delicious-sounding things like Tiramisu slices, Amarena cherry cake, and focaccia. With a 4.7-star average, readers love the stunning photography which accompanies the recipes.

Candice Brown's life has undoubtedly changed since "The Great British Bake Off." Brown used to work in education but now owns a pub in Bedfordshire, England, with her brother Ben, while also pursuing writing and other projects. That includes writing her cookbook: "Comfort: Delicious Bakes & Family Treats," which was released in the summer of 2017. Aside from her wonderful baking, you may remember Brown for her amazing array of lipstick choices that changed every week.

Brown's mum and nan passed down many of the recipes she published in this lovely work. The book features everything from baking the perfect birthday cake, to little treats for afternoon tea, easy savory bakes, and more complicated recipes you can enjoy working on over the weekend when you have a bit more time. With a 4.6 star-rating on Amazon, customers praise the book for its "inspirational baking ideas with gorgeous photos," and say the book is "humble and down to earth."

Fourth-Season "GBBO" winner Frances Quinn released "Quinntessential Baking" in 2015. Quinn has two foremost passions in life: baking and design. Aside from writing and at-home projects, she takes on commissioned cakes for clients, producing custom-baked goods for special events. In her book, she combines both her passions, with hand-drawn doodles accompanying the great recipes.

"Quinntessential Baking" shows readers how to take basic pastries to the next level. Although the fundamentals of baking are all covered, Quinn suggests people experiment to develop their own take on things. New bakers will find the confidence to try things out and deliver eye-catching treats, like honey bee bites and hidden bulb cakes. With a 4.5 rating on Amazon, customers are impressed, with one saying, "This is a baking book like no other — full of inspiration and creativity. The way the recipes are written and constructed gives a clear impression that this bake is going to be fun to do and not a chore!"

Martha Collison was just 17 years old when she was a contender on the show, at the time making her the youngest contestant ever to step inside the hallowed tent (via "The Great British Bake Off"). Since then, she has continued baking and has gone on to release cookbooks, with "Crave: Brilliantly indulgent recipes" being her second.

The book is a mix of food science and recipes, covering eight main ingredients people often have cravings for — from chocolate to citrus — and how to incorporate them into various bakes. Each is labeled with "Instant," "Soon," or "Worth the wait," indicating the time it will take to put them together. There's everything from cakes to custards, and bread to lemon cheesecake pots featured on the pages. With a 4.9 rating on Amazon, customers can't get enough of "Crave," with one reviewer saying, "Love how the chapters are organized, photography is great, and recipes are exciting. Martha is one of my favorite characters and I was so happy to see she published baking books!"

Flora Shedden was a contestant on Season 6 of "The Great British Baking Show" and has since opened a bakery in her hometown in Scotland. "Aran: Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland" is her 240 page cookbook, which features both sweet and hearty recipes for the reader to try out. However, it has more than just recipes — it also includes tidbits about her life, business, and other personal accounts, alongside seemingly simple yet stunning photography. 

Rated 4.7 stars on Amazon, the book is loved in countries including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, and America. One satisfied buyer even shared photos of the gorgeous bread they'd baked from a recipe in the book, declaring it the "best baking book out there." For "GBBO" viewers who can't visit the bakery in person, this book lets you take a brief glimpse into the bakery and Shedden's life.