Master Cake Baking: The Complete Introduction
Learn how to bake delicious cakes from scratch in this comprehensive beginner's course!
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2.5 hours
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Jan 2018
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What you will learn
Make delicious cakes from scratch with confidence.
Read a recipe, choose ingredients, and use kitchen smallwares.
Know some fun history facts about butter, oil, and sponge type cakes.
Learn how to mix and bake cakes from scratch including: almond butter cake, vanilla butter cake, chocolate olive oil cake, carrot cake, american sponge cake, and a genoise sponge.
Learn the difference between the creaming method and the reverse creaming method for butter cakes.
Know the two categories of sponge cake and why that's important.
Learn how to make and store simple syrup.
Understand how to make adjustments for high altitude baking.
Have access to downloadable guides, cheat sheets, and tested recipes.
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Our Verdict
The Master Cake Baking: The Complete Introduction course excels at offering clear instructions and fostering an improved understanding of the art of cake baking. While historical context and occasional monotony may detract from the learning experience, it remains a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced bakers looking to enhance their skills.
What We Liked
- The course provides a comprehensive introduction to cake baking, covering various techniques and methods through 25 hours of instructive content.
- Amy Kimmel's teaching approach is clear, concise, and thorough, with an emphasis on the science behind baking, allowing learners to understand the 'why' as well as the 'how'.
- Detailed, step-by-step instructions enable learners to develop confidence in their cake-baking abilities.
- Delving into both traditional and innovative recipes such as a genoise sponge and an almond butter cake offers a diverse learning experience.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some learners might not find the historical context of cakes and baking to be engaging or relevant to their learning goals.
- Occasionally, the course may become monotonous as some of the practical instructions lack excitement and enthusiasm.
- Broken links within the course content create inconvenience for learners seeking additional resources mentioned in the lectures.
- The absence of an interactive Q&A section hinders learners from asking questions and engaging with the instructor or fellow students.
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29/09/2017
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