#cake-texture-and-flavor
#cake-texture-and-flavor

Books

Listen to BA Bake Club's Podcast on Guinness Cake

fromLos Angeles Times

LA food

This revolutionary pastry chef helped lead the rise of L.A. bakeries

5 hours ago

Cooking

Unsalted Vs Salted Butter: What's The Difference, And Which Is Better For Baking? - Tasting Table

7 hours ago

Measuring With Your Heart? Here's What Really Happens When You Eyeball Vanilla Extract - Tasting Table

Eyeballing vanilla in baking can enhance confidence but may lead to overpowering flavors or texture issues if not measured carefully.

7 Ways To Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like It Came From A Bakery, Without Adding Any Ingredients - Tasting Table

Boxed cake mixes are convenient and can be improved for bakery-level results with simple techniques.

12 hours ago

The 10-Second Trick That Stops Smudged Icing From Ruining Pastries - Tasting Table

Use toothpicks or straws to prevent icing smudging when covering baked goods.

Books

Listen to BA Bake Club's Podcast on Guinness Cake

Jesse Szewczyk shares his Chocolate Guinness Cake recipe and discusses the development of a brown butter frosting with Helen Goh.

LA food

fromLos Angeles Times

This revolutionary pastry chef helped lead the rise of L.A. bakeries

Roxana Jullapat leads a baking revolution with Friends & Family, emphasizing whole grains and local flours in her artisan bakery.

5 hours ago

Unsalted Vs Salted Butter: What's The Difference, And Which Is Better For Baking? - Tasting Table

Unsalted butter provides better control over salt levels in baking, impacting flavor and precision.

7 hours ago

Measuring With Your Heart? Here's What Really Happens When You Eyeball Vanilla Extract - Tasting Table

Eyeballing vanilla in baking can enhance confidence but may lead to overpowering flavors or texture issues if not measured carefully.

7 Ways To Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like It Came From A Bakery, Without Adding Any Ingredients - Tasting Table

Boxed cake mixes are convenient and can be improved for bakery-level results with simple techniques.

Everyday cooking

The Oil Substitute That Keeps Brownies Rich And Fudgy, According To An Expert - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking

For The Best Gooey, Melty Brownies, Try Mary Berry's Sugar Tip - Tasting Table

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For Better Brownie Bites With A Creative Spin, Use This Unexpected Technique - Tasting Table

9 hours ago

The Oil Substitute That Keeps Brownies Rich And Fudgy, According To An Expert - Tasting Table

Greek yogurt is the best oil substitute for fudgy brownies, enhancing texture and flavor while adding protein.

For The Best Gooey, Melty Brownies, Try Mary Berry's Sugar Tip - Tasting Table

Using light muscovado sugar creates a gooey center in brownies, enhancing flavor and moisture.

For Better Brownie Bites With A Creative Spin, Use This Unexpected Technique - Tasting Table

Brownies can be creatively transformed into deviled egg-style treats using silicone molds and various fillings.

9 Signs You're At A Traditional French Bakery - Tasting Table

French bakeries prioritize butter as a key ingredient for flavor, texture, and shelf life in their pastries.

Cocktails

2 hours ago

The 24-Hour Rule You Can't Break When Using A Ninja CREAMi - Tasting Table

The Ninja CREAMi requires a 24-hour freeze for optimal ice cream texture.

Coffee

fromWIRED

10 hours ago

There's a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home

The extravagant ice trade highlights absurdities in resource allocation and sustainability concerns.

#cinnamon-rolls

1 day ago

Food & drink

We Tried 8 Grocery Store Bakery Cinnamon Rolls - The Best Are $2.50 Apiece, But So Worth It - Tasting Table

Whole Foods Market's Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are highly praised for their taste, texture, and unique appearance, making them a top choice among grocery store cinnamon rolls.

Cooking

Make Bakery-Worthy Cinnamon Rolls With This Elegant Rose Trick - Tasting Table

Cinnamon rolls can be transformed into visually stunning cinnamon roses using simple techniques for a bakery-worthy presentation.

1 day ago

We Tried 8 Grocery Store Bakery Cinnamon Rolls - The Best Are $2.50 Apiece, But So Worth It - Tasting Table

Whole Foods Market's Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are highly praised for their taste, texture, and unique appearance, making them a top choice among grocery store cinnamon rolls.

Make Bakery-Worthy Cinnamon Rolls With This Elegant Rose Trick - Tasting Table

Cinnamon rolls can be transformed into visually stunning cinnamon roses using simple techniques for a bakery-worthy presentation.

If You Love Cheesecake Factory's Sauces, You Need This Take-Home Tip - Tasting Table

The Cheesecake Factory's in-house dressings enhance dishes and are available for purchase, offering unique flavors beyond typical salad use.

10 hours ago

Instantly Elevate Cinnamon Rolls With An Unexpected Cheesy Addition - Tasting Table

Cheddar cheese can enhance the flavor of cinnamon rolls by adding a savory-sweet contrast.

Madrid food

Marquesitas May Look Like Crepes, But One Crispy Detail Sets Them Apart - Tasting Table

Marquesitas are a unique Yucatán dessert combining a crunchy pastry with various sweet and savory fillings, originating in the 1940s.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Buttercream wool and jelly bean eyes: The art of the Easter lamb cake

Lamb-shaped cakes symbolize Easter, with roots in Central European traditions and connections to early Christian practices.

2 days ago

The Decadent Trader Joe's Dessert Sold At An 'Undeniably Good' Price - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's New York-style cheesecake is a budget-friendly classic dessert praised for its taste and versatility.

5 days ago

Why You Might Want To Drop Your Cake Right After It Comes Out Of The Oven - Tasting Table

Chiffon cakes require careful handling, including a controlled drop after baking to release steam and prevent collapse.

#baking-tips

5 days ago

Everyday cooking

How A Pro Baker Gets Bakery-Style Domed Muffins - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking

This Is Why Chocolate Chips Keep Sinking In Your Baked Goods - And The Easy Fix That Stops It - Tasting Table

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For Bakery-Worthy Boxed Cake, These Are The Only Pans To Use - Tasting Table

Using light-colored aluminum cake pans improves baking results for boxed cakes by ensuring even cooking and preventing crispy edges.

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This 30-Second Step Gives Boxed Cake Mix Bakery-Level Texture - Tasting Table

Boxed cake mixes can be improved significantly by sifting and using room-temperature eggs for better texture and consistency.

5 days ago

How A Pro Baker Gets Bakery-Style Domed Muffins - Tasting Table

Achieving bakery-style domed muffins at home is possible with a thick batter and specific baking techniques.

This Is Why Chocolate Chips Keep Sinking In Your Baked Goods - And The Easy Fix That Stops It - Tasting Table

Coat chocolate chips in flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking by creating friction on the chip surface.

For Bakery-Worthy Boxed Cake, These Are The Only Pans To Use - Tasting Table

Using light-colored aluminum cake pans improves baking results for boxed cakes by ensuring even cooking and preventing crispy edges.

This 30-Second Step Gives Boxed Cake Mix Bakery-Level Texture - Tasting Table

Boxed cake mixes can be improved significantly by sifting and using room-temperature eggs for better texture and consistency.

Homemade Chocolate Pop-Tarts Recipe - Tasting Table

Pop-Tarts, invented in 1964, remain a popular breakfast option with a homemade recipe offering a gourmet twist.

This Simple Twist Turns Eclair Cake Into A Springtime Dessert - Tasting Table

Springtime no-bake eclair cake can be enhanced with lemon flavors and vibrant chocolate options for a seasonal twist.

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

A no-bake eclair cake uses graham crackers and vanilla pudding as shortcuts, topped with espresso-enhanced chocolate ganache for an elegant dessert requiring minimal effort.

This Simple Twist Turns Eclair Cake Into A Springtime Dessert - Tasting Table

Springtime no-bake eclair cake can be enhanced with lemon flavors and vibrant chocolate options for a seasonal twist.

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

A no-bake eclair cake uses graham crackers and vanilla pudding as shortcuts, topped with espresso-enhanced chocolate ganache for an elegant dessert requiring minimal effort.

more#no-bake-desserts

Berlin food

Yes, Some Bakeries Will Sell You Buttercream Frosting - Here's What To Know - Tasting Table

Grocery store bakeries sell buttercream frosting by the pound at affordable prices, offering a convenient alternative to making it at home.

31 Easter Desserts, Each One Better Than a Chocolate Egg

Easter desserts range from elaborate showstopper cakes to simple treats, offering options for both formal dinners and casual brunches.

Miscellaneous

Easter Coconut Cupcakes Recipe - Tasting Table

fromcooking.nytimes.com

This Stunning Chocolate Dessert Is Simpler Than It Looks

Earl Grey chocolate tart is an elegant, no-bake dessert perfect for Easter, combining rich flavors with a gluten-free crust.

Dining

fromEpicurious

7 years ago

31 Easter Desserts, Each One Better Than a Chocolate Egg

Easter desserts range from elaborate showstopper cakes to simple treats, offering options for both formal dinners and casual brunches.

Miscellaneous

Easter Coconut Cupcakes Recipe - Tasting Table

fromcooking.nytimes.com

This Stunning Chocolate Dessert Is Simpler Than It Looks

Earl Grey chocolate tart is an elegant, no-bake dessert perfect for Easter, combining rich flavors with a gluten-free crust.

more#easter-desserts

#chocolate-chip-cookies

2 days ago

Cooking

Benjamina Ebuehi's sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies recipe | The sweet spot

6 years ago

Cooking

BA's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 days ago

Benjamina Ebuehi's sweet and salty chocolate chip cookies recipe | The sweet spot

Salt enhances the flavor of chocolate chip cookies, and miso adds a unique umami taste without overpowering sweetness.

more#chocolate-chip-cookies

6 years ago

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BA's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Gateau Nana

Fashioned after a traditional French gateau Breton, the gateau Basque and even the galette des rois—all cakes made of sweet or quick puff dough doubled up and filled with fruit or cream or nuts—this cake, uniquely Louisianan and lovingly called gateau nana, takes inspiration from each.

Paris food

#cake-decorating

Cooking

How Bakery Pros Get Finicky Frosting Into The Tip Of Their Piping Bags - Tasting Table

fromBuzzFeed

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If You Can Score 78% Or Higher On This Extremely Difficult Cake Quiz, You're A Baking Expert

Cooking

Don't Toss Empty Condiment Bottles When You Could Use Them For Your Next Cake - Tasting Table

Cooking

How Bakery Pros Get Finicky Frosting Into The Tip Of Their Piping Bags - Tasting Table

fromBuzzFeed

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If You Can Score 78% Or Higher On This Extremely Difficult Cake Quiz, You're A Baking Expert

Cooking

Don't Toss Empty Condiment Bottles When You Could Use Them For Your Next Cake - Tasting Table

Video: Dujjonku (Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies)

Dujjonku is a unique confection combining Dubai chocolate and Korean chewy textures, featuring a pistachio cream filling wrapped in marshmallow.

5-Ingredient Homemade Raspberry Marshmallow Fluff Recipe - Tasting Table

Homemade raspberry marshmallow fluff offers a natural, refreshing alternative to store-bought versions, using simple ingredients and a straightforward process.

Slice Your Loaf Cake Before You Bake It

Slitting loaf cake batter with a nonstick-coated knife creates a controlled crack down the center, improving both appearance and texture by allowing better expansion and a lighter crumb.

For A Game-Changing Cheesecake, Grab A Packet Of This Drink Mix - Tasting Table

Incorporating hot chocolate mix into cheesecake enhances flavor and texture, creating a richer dessert experience.

#chocolate

Cooking

Four knockout bakes and tips from the master: Edd Kimber's recipes for cooking with chocolate

Chocolate is versatile, serving as a key ingredient in various desserts, including a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.

Cooking

Helen Goh's recipe for Valentine's chocolate pots de creme for two | The sweet spot

Silky dark chocolate pots de crème offer balanced bitterness and richness, are make-ahead, require gentle baking and resting, and finish beautifully with olive oil and flaky salt.

Four knockout bakes and tips from the master: Edd Kimber's recipes for cooking with chocolate

Chocolate is versatile, serving as a key ingredient in various desserts, including a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.

Cooking

Helen Goh's recipe for Valentine's chocolate pots de creme for two | The sweet spot

more#chocolate

2-Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake Recipe - Tasting Table

Whether you believe it's cheesecake or not, you can't argue that it's not a terrific (and super easy!) breakfast, snack, or dessert on its own merits. For something so easy to make, this two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake sure did come out delicious.

Food & drink

10 Paris Baguette Cakes, Ranked - Tasting Table

I love a rich chocolate ganache, which is usually a blend of sugar, heavy cream, dark chocolate, and salt. The ganache in this particular cake slice is ganache cream that layers the cake. I like the richness of the cream and the appearance of the chocolate layer on top. The cream is denser and more flavorful in the Ganache Cream than in the two previous cakes, too.

Food & drink

The Worst Dessert Baking Mix From Bob's Red Mill Is Still One We'd Buy Again - Tasting Table

Bob's Red Mill Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix ranked last among five dessert mixes tested, producing dry, brittle cake despite good chocolate flavor, though opinions vary based on personal cake preferences.

The Sad Thing That Happens When Your Cookie Dough Scoops Are Way Too Big - Tasting Table

Oversized cookie dough scoops produce unevenly baked cookies with golden edges and gooey or underbaked centers, while smaller scoops ensure consistent, properly baked results.

11 Cupcake Decorating Trends You Need To Try ASAP - Tasting Table

Contemporary cupcake decorating favors bold colors, creative toppings, and varied piping techniques to produce bakery-quality, amateur-friendly designs without excessive frosting.

Do Bakeries Ever Use Premade Cake Mixes For Their Bakes? - Tasting Table

One piece of evidence is that there are actually quite a few cake mixes out there sold in bulk and specifically marketed to bakeries. A 50-pound bag of red velvet cake mix doesn't have a lot of uses aside from a fairly large-scale operation. But beyond that, there are plenty of bakery employees on the internet spilling the beans.

Cooking

Chocolate Strawberry Brownie Trifle Recipe - Tasting Table

If you only know trifle as a way to use up dry cake or as a quaint dish from the Great British Bake Off, you're in for a surprise. This chocolate strawberry brownie trifle is a scrumptious and special dessert to whip up for Valentine's Day, a romantic date night at home, or any time you need a sweet chocolatey treat.

Food & drink

Give Boxed Brownies An Elevated Touch With This 5-Star Topping - Tasting Table

Crème brûlée topping transforms brownies into an elevated adult dessert by adding a crispy, caramelized layer over a custard-topped brownie base.

Ina Garten's Oscar Party Dessert Might Outshine The Red Carpet - Tasting Table

Ina Garten's chocolate ganache cake features a dense chocolate base elevated by coffee-enhanced ganache, creating an elegant dessert suitable for home entertaining.

fromwww.justapinch.com

Are You Kidding Cake

Moist, no-icing cake made by mixing boxed cake mix, eggs, and canned pie filling; optional cream cheese pieces add richness.

10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen - Tasting Table

Cocoa powder enhances both sweet and savory dishes, requiring only small amounts to add rich depth and complexity to recipes from brownies to chili.

fromBusiness Insider

Michelin-starred pastry chef rates 19 desserts from movies and TV for realism

Film and TV dessert scenes vary in culinary realism, revealing accurate fine-dining techniques, unrealistic processed-food portrayals, and practical recipe adjustments.

11 Show-Stopping Trifle Recipes To Wow Your Guests - Tasting Table

Trifles are visually stunning, layered desserts combining cake, cream, and fruit that are surprisingly easy to make despite their impressive appearance.

Maximize The Fudginess In Brownies With This Underused Root Vegetable - Tasting Table

Ube brownies combine the vegetable's distinct vanilla undertone and vibrant purple color with brownie density to create a visually striking and flavorful dessert.

Pillsbury's Worst Boxed Cake Mix Is Ruined By The Taste Of Food Dye - Tasting Table

Pillsbury Moist Supreme Red Velvet Cake Mix exhibits an artificial red dye flavor that overshadowed cocoa notes and ranked lowest among Pillsbury boxed cake mixes.

The Hands-Down Best Krusteaz Muffin Mix Knocks A Classic Variety Out Of The Park - Tasting Table

Krusteaz chocolate chunk muffin mix produces moist, cookie-like, chocolate-rich muffins with domed, bakery-style appearance and easy, reliable preparation.

The Easy Shortcut For A Bakery-Quality Trifle - Tasting Table

Trifles are impressive make-ahead desserts combining cake, custard, fruit, and cream that can be easily made using boxed cake mix to save time and ensure quality results.

How Sugar Could Actually Be Messing Up Your Homemade Cookies - Tasting Table

Excessive sugar in cookie dough causes excessive spreading and browning in the oven, resulting in flat, crunchy cookies; precise measurement using a scale prevents this problem.

10 Mistakes To Avoid With Cream Cheese Frosting - Tasting Table

Adding all cream cheese frosting ingredients at once harms texture; add ingredients in stages and properly prepare components for a smoother result.

fromBuzzFeed

The Average Person Won't Be Able To Identify These Desserts From Just Their Ingredients, So I'll Be Impressed If You Do

I love dessert as much as the next person. The existence of dessert is truly one of the best things to have happened to mankind, and I've always had immense respect for people who know how to make these sweet treats. Now, if you're curious like me, you've probably also tried whipping some stuff up in the kitchen (no one's going to ask if you failed. That's between you and your stand mixer).

Cooking

fromLove and Lemons

Try This 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Richer, Nuttier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown butter and extra brown sugar create rich, toffee-like, caramelized chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate throughout.

#chocolate-cake

Cooking

Give Chocolate Cake A Satisfying Crunch With An Ingredient From The Breakfast Aisle - Tasting Table

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What a four-year-old taught us about the magic of baking a chocolate cake

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Give Chocolate Cake A Satisfying Crunch With An Ingredient From The Breakfast Aisle - Tasting Table

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What a four-year-old taught us about the magic of baking a chocolate cake

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These Ridiculously Easy 2-Ingredient Puff Pastries Are Chocolatey Perfection - Tasting Table

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20 Decadent Recipes That Feature Nutella - Tasting Table

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These Ridiculously Easy 2-Ingredient Puff Pastries Are Chocolatey Perfection - Tasting Table

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20 Decadent Recipes That Feature Nutella - Tasting Table

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Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe - Tasting Table

If all things chocolate make up your love language, then this silky rich chocolate pudding pie brought to us by recipe developer Miriam Hahn will speak to you in more ways than one. The homemade chocolate pudding is made from real cocoa and chocolate, providing that smooth and velvety texture that you just can't get from an instant pudding mix laden with artificial flavors.

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One Pantry Staple Changes Carrot Cake Forever - It's Magic Every Time - Tasting Table

Cocoa powder enhances carrot cake by adding roasted, bittersweet notes that balance carrots' natural sweetness, while using moderate amounts and added moisture preserves texture.

The Store-Bought Ingredient That Gives Boxed Brownies A Sweet And Salty Boost - Tasting Table

Stirring or sprinkling trail mix into store-bought brownie batter or on top adds crunchy, chewy textures and complementary sweet-salty flavors, boosting taste and visual appeal.

fromwww.justapinch.com

Kahlua Chocolate Cakes

Deep, rich individual chocolate cakes infused with Kahlua are baked in a muffin tin and served with ice cream and a syrupy Kahlua chocolate sauce.

Stuffed Chocolate Chip And Hazelnut Cookies Recipe - Tasting Table

Stuffed chocolate chip and hazelnut cookies with Nutella filling and chopped hazelnuts elevate classic cookies by combining complementary textures and precise ingredient handling.

Use This 10-Second Fix For Perfectly Shaped Cookies Every Time - Tasting Table

Shaping cookie dough into oblong tubes or cones before baking produces thicker, round-bottomed cookies by allowing the dough to collapse inward rather than spread outward.

The Gooey Ingredient That Turns Regular Peanut Butter Toast Into A Bakery-Level Treat - Tasting Table

Toasted marshmallows transform peanut butter toast into a nostalgic, versatile breakfast that can be dressed up with bananas, bacon, flambéed caramel, sea salt, or cinnamon.