The Basics Of Cake
What you will learn
Everything you need to know to make the perfect cake, every step of the way from mixing to serving!
The tools and materials needed to bake, assemble and frost a cake
How to mix your cake batter (including recipes for vanilla and chocolate cake)
How to bake a moist cake
How to prepare cake layers and assemble a layer cake
Prepare fillings and frostings (including recipes for flavoured and coloured fillings and frostings)
How to frost a round, square and rectangular cake
Finishing touches to decorate cakes
How to store, transport and serve cakes
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Our Verdict
Embarking on a journey to create the perfect cake? This Udemy course with an impressive 4.67 global rating won't leave you hanging in the balance! Chef Emily offers clear guidance on techniques, tools, mixing, baking, assembling and even storing - everything you need to get started from scratch or fine-tune your existing arsenal. \nA smattering of student reviews indicate that some clarification may be needed on particular aspects; namely cake sizes, measurements in cups & grams (albeit available in PDF recipes) and specific ingredients for various baking tools, as well as ensuring consistently clear speech and audio quality for all future students to fully enjoy the sweet fruits of this labor. Moreover, it's definitely advisable to expand upon the currently limited recipe variety beyond vanilla and chocolate.\n \nDespite these minor quibbles, there’s much evidence here pointing towards an overarchingly positive learning experience imbued with valuable nuggets for aspiring bakers or seasoned pastry chefs seeking focused skill enhancement.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive coverage of cake-making, from mixing to serving
- Downloadable recipes for easy reference and step-by-step tutorials in each module
- Instructor Chef Emily's engaging teaching style and passion for baking
- Useful tips on getting smooth cakes and avoiding air pockets
Potential Drawbacks
- Lack of clarity on cake sizes and measurements in video instructions
- Some reviewers suggest adding more information on tools and ingredients for beginners
- Occasional complaints about unclear speech or audio quality needing improvement
- Limited variety of recipes, mainly focusing on vanilla and chocolate cakes