I am interested in knowing what books everyone else relies heavily upon - plus I think this would be a great reference post!

Mine absolute hands down favorite baking books are:

1. The Cake Bible (great recipes, tips on fondant, marzipan, chocolate)
2. Book of Great Desserts - Maida Heatter


Cake decorating books I have several, but these cover it all...

3. The Essential Cake Decorating Guide by Wendy Stephens
4. The International School of Sugarcraft (Series)

Which are your favs?

..great topic!

I would have to say that the Sugarcraft Series books are the best when it comes to reference. As for inspiration I would say any and all of Colette Peters books!

Colette is great inspirition!