beckyCake pops, like ice cream cones or chocolate chip cookies, are one of the quintessential treats of childhood. Cake and frosting? Dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles? And served on a stick? It’s easy …
Mango, Lemon and White Chocolate Entremet Cake
I first learned how to make an entremet (a fancy, layered cake built inside a metal ring, and containing contrasting components and flavors) during my studies at Le Cordon Bleu London. At Le Cordon Bleu …
Welcoming summer with a fondant cake!
Earlier this week, I made a beach-themed fondant cake to welcome the summer season. This cake was specially requested by (and designed for) my nephews to mark the end of their less-than-traditional school year. I …
Pastry School Diary – Basic Pâtisserie, Week 9
Week 9: Petit fours, chestnut cake, ice cream, and macarons! After a long bank holiday weekend, week nine of Basic Pâtisserie began with an 8 am practical, where we made the chocolate chestnut cake we’d …
Pastry School Diary – Basic Pâtisserie, Week 6
We’ve arrived at week six: Gâteau St. Honoré, madelines, gâteau marbré, and the classic genoise sponge. It’s incredibly hard to believe that a month from now we’ll be heading into final exams for our basic …
Corn Dog Cake Pops
To celebrate National Hot Dog Day, I decided to try my hand at a batch of corn dog cake pops—a classic summer ballpark treat! As a longtime vegetarian, it’s been many, many years since I’ve …