The Function of Eggs in Cake
This is the fourth in a series of 7 “Cake Batter” classes. This article will explore an important ingredient in cake batter, eggs. In the 3rd class we looked at one of the cake structure-builders, flour. We learned that…
This is the fourth in a series of 7 “Cake Batter” classes. This article will explore an important ingredient in cake batter, eggs. In the 3rd class we looked at one of the cake structure-builders, flour. We learned that…
In this article we’ll examine what is arguably the most important ingredient in cake batter, flour. In this series of “Cake Batter” classes we’re using the traditional “quatre quarts” pound cake recipe as a tool to understand the baking…
Cake recipes have just a small amount of salt, baking powder and/or baking soda. But salt and leavening agents have a big impact on the taste and texture of a cake. In the first Cake Batter class we started…
Introducing Reverse Creaming also know as Two Stage Creaming. This is the first in a series of 7 “Cake Batter” classes. Over the course of the series we’ll test how changes to cake batter mixing technique and ingredients can…
Lime Layered Cheesecake is the perfect slice of creamy, tangy dessert heaven. This is a true layer cake made with cheesecake layers instead of regular cake layers. As I’ve confessed before, despite the fact that I ran a successful custom…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake! Everyone’s favorite cookie turned into a show stopping layer cake made with rum syrup, dark chocolate ganache and brown sugar buttercream. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe Ingredients Why people go crazy for this Chocolate Chip…
Buche de Noel, or Yule Log Cake, is a classic Christmas dessert for a reason. I know you’ll love this chocolatey, rich, (gluten-free!) yet surprisingly light cake. Why you’ll love this Buche de Noel First of all, it’s chocolate (always…
Looking for something new to make with all those beets? How about making Chocolate Beet Cake scented with fresh orange? It’s a moist Bundt cake made with pureed roasted beets, fresh orange and lots of warm spice. As if…