Ep 8. The Perfect Cake

In Cook's Country season 12 episode 8, titled "The Perfect Cake," the crew sets out to master the art of creating the ultimate cake. They dive deep into the world of layer cakes and explore the different components that go into creating a masterpiece.

The episode starts off with host Julia Collin Davison taking us through her grandmother's lemon cream cheese cake recipe. She explains the importance of ingredients like sour cream and lemon zest in creating the perfect crumb, and the team gives us step-by-step guidance on how to bring everything together.

Next up is a recipe for a classic chocolate layer cake, featuring deep chocolate flavors and creamy frosting. The team goes through their process of finding the perfect ingredients that yield a tender crumb and rich taste.

As the episode progresses, we are taken through several more cakes, including a New England blueberry cake, German chocolate cake, and a coconut cake. Each recipe is given attention to detail, with the team explaining how they created their unique twists on classic recipes.

One of the highlights of the episode is a segment on how to properly frost a cake, which includes tips on getting level layers, crumb coats, and achieving the perfect texture for your frosting. The team shows us how to make a rustic buttercream frosting that is both easy to make and delicious.

The episode concludes with a taste test of each cake, where the panel of judges, including host Bridget Lancaster, provides honest feedback on the highlights and drawbacks of each recipe. Overall, the team delivers a captivating and informative episode that will inspire even the most novice bakers to try their hand at creating the perfect cake.