Cakes and Frostings

The Chiffon cake as a special type of separated egg foam cake is discussed in detail. This type of cake contains two ingredients that no other sponge cake has- baking powder and oil. Chef Sokol explains what each of these ingredients does for the texture of this specialty sponge cake. A favorite recipe for a

Learn how to make the French concoction known as Ganache. The ratios of chocolate and cream will determine what you can do with it. Chef Sokol will discuss the multiple uses for this incredibly, rich addition to any dessert. A simple recipe for ganache is given.  

The One Stage Method of cake making is discussed. Learn how to make the fudgiest of all chocolate cakes using this simplest of mixing methods. Chef Sokol will show you how to recognize this method just by reading the recipe. An easy and delicious recipe is discussed in detail.     Fudgy Chocolate Cake Makes

Learn how to create one of the richest and most decadent of all buttercream frostings. Chef Sokol will walk you through a simple French buttercream frosting that you can use to frost any cake. You will feel as if she is right by your side guiding you all the way to success.     French

The versatility of one great yellow cake recipe is priceless. How to create Chef Sokol’s favorite tender and moist yellow cake is discussed in detail. This recipe uses her favorite mixing method, the creaming method, to produce high quality results. Chef Sokol shares her own hilarious experience with a cake malfunction, and what she learned