4 Levels of Layer Cake: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2021
- We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur LA, home cook Daniel, and professional baker Bill Clark - to make us a festive layer cake. Once each level had finished, decorated and presented their final product, we asked food scientist Rose to explain their choices from an expert's perspective. Which of these layer cakes do you want at your party?
Follow Rose at @rosemarytrout_foodscience
Keep up with LA at @heyladunn
Follow Daniel at @iamdanielvictor
Bill is on Instagram at @willard_sonoma
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The level 3 chef seems like he would be the friend you go to when you’re feeling sad. He would make you the best brownies you’ve ever had.
F E L I X FROM SKZ (sorry I had to ;))
@@anav390
YES
literally Alvin Zhou
999th like
True
Daniel losing his sanity and all sense of time and space while stacking crepes is peak pandemic energy
Yesssss
I lose my sanity when i hear how He pronounces crepe
we're gonna need a level 0 chef now to represent the ones that actually have no idea.
Hi, I'm a level 0 "chef" and this is my box cake mix and canned frosting
Yeh, where that person is no good at cooking and only looks at online recipes
Same. I want it to be like worst chefs in America, where they're accidentally putting in salt instead of sugar and stuff like that.
@@lorunnn 💀
I volunteer as tribute
Daniel is that guy that when he cooks pretends to have his own show and I feel that energy
EXACTLY
I would gladly binge that show
@@meenakship7063 same, him being very easy on the eyes is a plus too
My brother in a nutshell
@@xyannzel your brother is easy on your eyes?
Daniel's descent into madness while making this cake is great
Hi IM 💩
Daniel is utterly adorable.
😃😂😂😂
"Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit" -James Acaster
It is
"Lots of rum, Lots of coconut"
Penny: *sweats*
L.A is too old to be level 1 and please im not eating that miss kadie.
Penny be like after reading this: *No you don't, I'm the only one who should be overding the rum on my recipes*
I miss Penny so much 😭😭😭
Bring back penny :(((((((
@@exoverse5017 i agree
Don't know why.. but this Level 3 Chef gives me "perfect son-in-law"-vibes.
My mom would love him. Sweets are her weakness.
"I can't turn water into wine, but turn your daughter into mine"
@@peppy619, lol.
"SO YOU'RE THE GUY WHO'S BEEN DATING MY DAUGH-- Oh, cake, this is actually pretty nice. Welcome to the family, son.
He kinda reminds me of Billy Eichner as far as looks go.
“green crepes that even shrek would be proud of” LMAO
"I don't care what everyone likes.
Ogres are not like cakes."
Man of culture
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It is so nice to see the level two chef make a dish that incorporates something he learned how to make from an earlier episode! :)
Yall we have character development now
And that little cameo from Frank in the middle of it all, was just the icing on the cake (pun not intended).
@@melbell0865 liar, that pun was totally intended.
the amateur doesn't look like that much of an amateur if she's done this many many times before
plant based folks gotta be creative or else its rice and beans again lol
Idk what if it’s like that one dish she is the best at
@Rose :3 still doesn't make sense to call her an amateur. I'd say that about someone who's made maybe 3 cakes tops lol
@@ravenswood118 that what they mean... Amateur don't mean completely inexperienced. It means not professional.
@@VashtiPerry Then Level 2 is amateur
every chef: "THE CAKE NEEDS TO BE PRETTY!"
Bill: "Just let the cake be cute and ugly... :)"
I'm pretty disappointed in the level 3's creation to be honest. He chose to make a cake version of a dessert known for being slapped together, when the point was to make a layer cake. Not saying all layer cakes should have 15 layers, absolute symmetry and perfectly smoothed icing, but he literally just slapped the parts on top without any refinement or technique; he didn't even clean off or cover the browned edges which would be very dry and tough to eat. The thing also looks very unstable like the layers don't even stay together when cut. Acceptable for level 1 or 2, but not a level 3. I wouldn't pay for that at the store.
@@user-pm7me3xc2c Naked cakes are common and in demand even at weddings.. Bet it tastes amazing as well 🤤
@@user-pm7me3xc2c well that's the concept so...
@@hypernewlapse I'm aware of the "naked cake" trend, but this one is not a naked cake. It's just sloppy and low effort where assembly and decoration is concerned. There's actually a lot more care put into making naked cakes so that they can appear rustic yet still hold up. This level 3 only used two huge layers(where he should have cut it into 3 or 4) so it's unstable and unwieldy to eat, he didn't do a syrup soak or a crumb coat to prevent the cake sides from drying, and most importantly he used the flavour concept as an excuse not to clean up/decorate the cake. No bakery in NYC would hire him if he presented this as a demo.
@@user-pm7me3xc2c to each their own; I think it looks lovely
It's so nice to see that Brendon Urie found himself a new hobby during lockdown
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who saw Brendon in Daniel
@@justterry1298 phrasing. yowie
Oooohh yeah thats how he looks like someone familiar to me....
PLSSSSSSS 😭😭😂💀
@@justterry1298 yes omg
Daniel can supply enough electricity for the entire Earth by this energy
Really positive and nice with a dash of sarcasm genuinely appreciate him on this show
I would if he didn’t put sweet blackberries on savoury cheese toasties....
@@butterenthusiast true
I have been craving those sandwiches! I'm going to make them this weekend. Also, Daniel is seriously ADORABLE!
@@butterenthusiast bruh
@@butterenthusiast when I saw that I didn't felt that it was *that* weird. In my country we have a dessert that it is guava ""candy"" with cheese (not cheddar, it's a tradicional one that is really healthy). Some contries like that combination of sweet and savory, I don't know if his family is from a contry like mine but maybe to him is not that weird. Not sayin that I didn't think it was weird, but I don't think it was absurd lol
The level 1 chef did a really good job for a cake without any dairy
Yes! It's actually not that easy at all
She did great job! Love her positive vibe and commentary too...
By the way, gelatin is not vegan, not even vegetarian. So there is an excuse, no jell-o or some jellies.
@@Someone-un9oq - It depends on the source of the jiggle. Pigs, cows, and fish are the main sources for gelation, but there are plant sources that you can substitute. Agar-agar, carrageenan, konjac, and pectin are all derived from plants.
one thing I love about this show is that everyone always looks entirely happy with what they make
I made a crepe cake a few weeks back; boy do I relate to Daniel's crepe cake making experience:
"I lost track like four crepes ago.
I don't know what number I'm on.
I don't know what day it is.
I should probably call my family at some point.
They're probably wondering where I am."
Too much work for me
I like that Bill doesn't seem to care about his Level 3 image, and just like whatever, I'll just be myself and enjoy it.
It was perfectly imperfect!
Emily: so for the frosting I have here a ketchup
Understed comment
XD
Lol.
Cause she's a monster
😑
Dahyun
I imagine Frank's force ghost watching over Daniel as he makes the crepes, guiding him.
Daniel's recipe is basically a workout. The Level 1 Chef is not amateur at all, she is so calm and put together and made a vegan cake that I would actually love to try. And love this Level 3 chef because he didn't do anything super duper fancy.
I’m obsessed with level 3 chef and I don’t know why
He gives out Bob Ross vibes tho
He had such a nice personality
What's his name
right? he’s so effortlessly adorable
I found his insta biches
o h no, Daniel's chaotic energy makes him even hotter
you are not wrong
What's his Insta? ♡(ӦｖӦ｡) ❤ ♡(> ਊ
"Sniff sniff" I smell a female simp
@@yoriichitsugikuni6970 omg (^_^)
@@ranitasarkar9409 just type "Daniel" in Frank's following
Frank isn’t here because he’s still growing flour for his cake.
😂😂 Gotta love Frank
Growing flour? 😭
no he literally just ploughed the field so he can sow the wheat seeds which will need to grow and then be harvested to make the flour
And raised a cow to make his own butter
@@sydneykarimi6344right? :)
Why does chef level 1 seem to have slightly more idea what she's doing than chef level 2 lmao
Came here to say this! Can you even call layered crêpe's a cake?! So basic,,,
Crêpes are stressful to make, that's why
She even had a flavour profile, yes it was simple but there was a lot of thought into it
@@magdalena-ug2sl when crepes are stacked up like that it's called a crepe cake go Google yourself they exist and yes since so many are stacked technically it's layered cale
Damn this level one chef trying to compete with Penny for the title the Rum Queen.
😂😂❤
"This is what love looks like. It is really sweet and it's a little messy."
- Philosopher LA , 2021
I must be doing it wrong. Mine is a little sweet and really messy.
This Level 3 has this “Whatever! I’m here to show how to bake a cake and I will just do it.” Vibe.
At level 1 spraying and flour coating her pan? She's at least 1.5 for sure
And she knew not to overmix her batter (which would have produced gluten, right?). She's well on her way to level 2.
She is level 2
plus she’s using a soak? i hardly see anyone do that >.>
Why do I feel like the Level 3 chef was making like 4 different cakes at the same time? Lmao.
That third level cake by Bill Clark looks amazing! I am so sad I will never be able to try it.
Daniel: 1st one doesn't come out pretty
(Changes to a non stick pan for 2nd crepe) 😅
LOL I did not notice that!!!
Yep. I saw this
The first pan was a non-stick too but it was a GreenPan and those suck.
I noticed too!
In Russian we have a saying "First pancake is a lump"
I wish I had Daniel's attitude. I would have given up after the first crepe and ordered take-out.
I need chef level 3 receipe for his cake written. 🎂I want this cake
Sorry, La's was level 1? That looks fantastic
Thanks for including a plant-based version 🙏 And on level 1 no less, nice to see a recipe I will be able to recreate easily
^^
I know you posted this months ago but you should check pick up limes TH-cam channel, they have great plant based recipes :)
I don't see a level 1 chef here.
yup, same
To be fair this dish isn't simple enough for any basic chef to actually do, they would most likely mess it up to a point of it not being edible
Daniel was for sure. Those crepes/pancakes really didn't look that good and anyone who made a layered pancake cake knows it's really not that good tasting.
@@BARUtubbig it isn't a layered pancakes it's crepes and I like crepe cake.and it is also rlly hard to flip that thin crepes
@@ishratsharmin9310 crepes = very thin pancake. Once you learn how to make it and you will never forget it. It's not so difficult
"Hi, I'm Bill, and I'm a level OVER 9000 chef!"
OVER 9000????
His cooking level is... OVER NINE THOSAND!!
Times 0😅😅😂😂
Nice reference
3 completely different recipes made Miss Rose's analysis on each one so unique and interesting!!
Daniel: Frank, Im sorry. Rosemary, Im sorry. LOL
Just love how the Pro Chef is carelessly just doing what needs to be done😭-
Who else watching this while laying on your bed
No I’m in the kitchen 😂
But I’m not making a cake, although I do want to now ^-^
Edit: Update, 3 mins later: Making a cake 0-0
Yup! Imperial Commando I am laying on my bed enjoying this! Cheers Buddy!!!!!
Yup! Imperial Commando I am laying on my bed enjoying this! Cheers Buddy!!!!!
Wow I am to
Meeeeee
I'm always here for Rose :)
Isn't she darling? 😍
Rose is underrated,holy-
It got super-sciency today.
By the thumbnail, this is one of the few times I really wanted the level 3. Anyone agree?
Unoriginal and obligatory “Frank couldn’t come because he was busy inventing flour” comment
No, bc he has his own channel get over it.
@@mevludinandnikole I know- I love Frank he’s my favorite level 3; I’m just bored of the same comments on every single video 😂
Obligatory and unoriginal "Neither is Emily cuz you can't put ketchup in a cake."
@@War5aw i mean you could cuz tomato is a fruit so it could be a fruit icing or filling
@@War5aw old comment but you can make savory pancakes, ketchup, mushrooms and onions, cheese and it's delicious
When Daniel first showed up, my first thought was that he reminded me of all the hipsters that moved to like Brooklyn. This solidified it lol
My nan walked by while the video was playing (I was on headphones) , saw Daniel and said "that one's American, isn't he?" and I was like "yup."
When Daniel said assembly was super easy, I mentally finished it with "barely an inconvenience." 😅 Any other Pitch Meeting entourage here?
So you’ve got a cake for me? yes sir I do!
@@flobrez2470 😂
@@justalittlebitmo wow wow wow wow.
@@flobrez2470oh boy! 25-layer crepe cakes are tight!
@@justalittlebitmo 😂🤣 I love Ryan George
Every episode, Daniel gives me more and more reasons to be attracted to him
Except when he put berries in his toasted sandwich 😭
@@misskeisha8722 yeah it's quite unforgivable but if he gets more episodes being adorable like this, he'll be forgiven
@@misskeisha8722 sshh we don't talk about that
nice pic, I resonate a lot with it
He is so lovely!
Can’t lie I really want the level 1 chef’s recipe
You literally have it on the video XD
I like bill, he looks friendly
Daniel: Frank, I'm sorry.
Frank: As punishment, you'll help me grow tea leaves and turn them to matcha.
I lol'd at this!
Going straight for Daniel's multi-layered matcha crepes cake. THAT is YUMMY.
Looks so good
well if Daniel ever needs a knife he can use his incredible jaw line.
I didn’t see that man smile once up until he tried his own cake. I respect that lmao
The level 3 cake looks so *GOOD!*
how wonderfull & lovely is the level 3 chef :D
He seems gay i just catch that vibe from him (dont come at me im gay too)
@@brianallen1198 I, Giorno Giovanna am gay too
@@brianallen1198 he is, you can check his Insta where he has photos with his husband
@@tuandungnguyen8486 thats pog
Love this series (especially the baking episodes)! Just one thought though: maybe Rose could also share insights on what could have been done differently to make for an even better result, particularly when it comes to level 1 & 2 recipes?
Daniel has come so far from that disastrous fruit grilled cheese!
It wasn’t as bad. Fruit/jam and cheese are a classical charcuterie combination.
Disastrous?
I tried it and it turned out really well! If you had tried his recipe, you wouldn't have called it disastrous. Fruits and cheese go really well together. Even Martha Stewart puts fig jam and pear slices in her grilled cheese.
Did you actually try it? It's great, and his mayonnaise tip has served me extremely well.
Love that there's a plant based one, it would be cool to have a "vegan 3 levels chefs" episode
Ms LA was no beginner. She knew what she was doing and why, confidently put her head down, and turned out a coconut layer cake that had me drooling. What a great job she did! (And she has beautiful hair. I wish mine had that amount of character.)
The level 2 chef was so happy lmao
Someone get me a wedding with that level three chef. I need that cake in my life.
Not a vegan, but that coconut cake looks luscious. I never heard of all those plant-based ingredients like yogurt and butter, and oat milk.
Bill's cake is the best out of the other 2 honestly in my opinion😛🍰
he is the level three chef after all haha
I mean......what did you expect from the only professional baker w over 10 years of experience lmao
Daniel's wasn't even a cake.
I mean yes
@@ToddCarnes Yeah it was crepes stacked to imitate a cake crepe cake
I have been waiting for something matcha flavored forever!! Matcha is literally the best period, thank youuu
yessss
I’m a lesbian but how humble and silly Daniel is makes me swoon.
Also, I don’t like cake at all but I guess I need to change my vocabulary because I love crepes and whipped cream so I’m pretty sure I would like that one type of cake.
rose's take on all of their cookings is so informative i love it
The level 3 chef feels so wholesome
That cake 3 looks heavenly!
Thank you for showing someone doing a plant-based recipe. I genuinely love seeing recipe ideas I don't have to greatly modify. Please do more of these!
I really liked La’s layer cake)) love coconut, cherry and rum 👏🏻
The level 3 chef gives me big Billy Eichner on Zoloft vibes
Plant based Butter sounds like a way to avoid saying Margarine
Daniel's million dollar smile proves the axiom that a smile makes you even more beautiful! Not that Daniel has any need of it, he's super cute already!
I'm really reaaaaaally trying hard not to gush on him here 😂
@@danegonzales5651 I tried and failed😂
I would have killed to see Penny's Long Island iced tea cake where every layer is a liquor
Do you want a little bit of cake with your alcohol ? 😂
these 3 people are the most entertaining people i have seen during quarantine
Thanks for subtitles! I'm Russian and I couldn't find any good videos with the food scientists. I don't always understand what speakers are talking about and it helps me so much. Format of the video is really interesting and helpful💜
The level 3 cakes looks so good!
Poor level 2 had to step his game up. Level 1 was definitely over qualified 😂
I’m still looking for the store bought cake mix🙃
It’s DANIEL!!! Please. This guy needs more vids. He so charismatic
I’m obsessed with the ending explanation
I know we’re all making fun of Frank, but really where is he? 😅
He’s over at his own channel, called ProtoCooks.
He still shows up on rare occasion, but mostly spends his free time at his own channel th-cam.com/channels/368WO9e4BWuPYAeSIuaUsg.html
The camera man and editor are both clearly in love with the level two chef 👨🍳
I love that the chemistry is explained. Well done.
I need all of those! You have the most enjoyable and talented folk on your show.
with crepes it always takes a few trys some modifications with the batter but once you get it right it's super easy
Honestly this felt more like a home-cook, an expert and a lvl 10000 cake boss than anything
That strawberry jam layer cake is making me drool a river damn!
Oh my god PRINCE CHARMING is back!!!! I have literally not seen anyone more charming than Daniel. Is he single? Asking for a friend 💓☺️
we need the food scientists to compete and explain what they're doing and why while making a dish
if I'm sad I would just watch daniel and suck out positive energy from him. how is he so genuinely happy like that??
Oooo another rare gem...adding him to my level 3 chef with a personality list😎
They all look so good!
Lv 3 chef looks like Billy Eichner on energy saving mode
Level 1 chef is more skilled than I thought, here I am using those premade boxes in which you just have to add water and put it in the oven
This Level 3 chef if the least perfectionist one I've seen. Love it!
I love LA's confidence! If I didn't watch the first part I wouldn't have known she's the level 1 chef.
Ideas for future episodes
Bread pudding
Meat loaf
Rosemarie Trout always reminds me why it’s food *science*.
I really appreciate the food scientist recap at the end of these videos!
Level one didn't even use box cake mix.. i can't even-
Bring back more confused ones pls