Classic Cakes

Cake is the perfect way to say happy birthday or to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, and almost any other holiday you can think of. But most home cooks think it’s easier to order a cake from a professional than it is to make their own. Cake making requires precision and careful attention to detail, but armed with the techniques—like how to frost and decorate a cake—and recipes you’ll learn in this online class, you’ll be able to turn out foolproof bakery-style cakes—including ultimate chocolate cupcakes, authentic New York cheesecake, and moist yellow layer cake—for any occasion.
- Introduction
- Introduction to Classic Cakes
- Test Your Cakes IQ
- How Cakes Work
- Overview
- Essential Equipment
- Essential Ingredients
- Preparing Cake Pans
- Mixing Methods
- Baking Cake Layers
- Cutting Cake Layers
- Frosting a Layer Cake
- Troubleshooting Layer Cakes
- Core Technique Videos
- Preparing Cake Pans
- Frosting a Layer Cake
- Decorating a Layer Cake
- Concept Review
- Quiz
- Recipe Lesson: Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe
- Recipe Lesson: New York Cheesecake
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe
- Recipe Lesson: Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- How Did You Do?
- Printable Recipe