Master Blueberry and Lemon Swan Cake, Create Premium Products
Instructor: Joey Prats · Level: Beginner · Students enrolled: 189 · Rating: 5.0/5 from 6 reviews
Here’s a refreshing and tantalizing take on a cake made for dessert lovers the world over! Presenting our Blueberry and Lemon Swan Cake…four layers of tender, moist yellow cake juxtaposed with tangy lemon curd and plump blueberry compote, frosted with exquisite Italian buttercream, and adorned with rustic dehydrated lemon slices and beautiful meringue swans. The story of this cake begins in the summer of 2022. Chef Joey Prats set out to create another showpiece cake that embodied the flavors of the season, yet perfect for any special occasion all year round. The cake had to be exquisite on all levels. It had to be insanely delicious and stunningly beautiful at the same time. It had to possess both elegance and sophistication, yet remain non-intimidating to the average home baker. It had to evoke feelings of nostalgia, yet be a vision of modernity. And, suffice it to say, it had to be very high-end, from both the visual and gustatory standpoints. And so, product development began on this new and exciting cake. As the recipe started to evolve and take shape, Chef Joey was mindful of incorporating elements to the production of the dessert, that would introduce new knowledge and skills to his students. From learning new flavor and texture combinations, to mastering the simple technique of making three dimensional meringue swan toppers, these goals have been accomplished. This is definitely a class no student and dessert lover should miss. Who should enroll in this class? Anyone who is looking for a new and ingenious cake to impress family and friends, or home bakers looking to add a fantastic product to their existing menu. The versatility of this creation is truly remarkable. It makes the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, anniversaries, or graduations; and will surely complement your spread for every holiday imaginable, including Christmas, Valentine’s, or Easter! This class was designed to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and skill on how to make the incredible Blueberry and Lemon Swan Cake. Students will learn the fundamental techniques on how to execute the recipe and apply expert methodologies to achieve a professional look on the finished product. The easy, step-by-step video tutorial, coupled with our signature fool-proof recipe will allow every student to prepare the cake with ease and confidence. Valuable tips on mise-en-place, ingredient and equipment identification, storage and shelf life of the finished product, as well as advice on costing and selling price are also included in this exciting class.
COURSE OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to Blueberry and Lemon Swan Cake 2. Making the Meringue Swans 2.1 Ingredient Identification 2.2 Equipment Identification 2.3 Method of Preparation 3. Making the Vanilla Butter Cake 3.1 Ingredient Identification 3.2 Equipment Identification 3.3 Method of Preparation 4. Making the Lemon Curd Filling 4.1 Ingredient Identification 4.2 Equipment Identification 4.3 Method of Preparation 5. Making the Blueberry Compote Filling and Topping 5.1 Ingredient Identification 5.2 Equipment Identification 5.3 Method of Preparation 6. Making the Italian Buttercream 6.1 Ingredient Identification 6.2 Equipment Identification 6.3 Method of Preparation 7. Assembling the Blueberry and Lemon Swan Cake 8. Assembling the Meringue Swans 9. Chef’s Tips for Success 10. Advice on Presentation, Packaging and Costing 11. Advice on Storage and Product Shelf Life overview
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