Page 2 - Table of Contents
1 2 Wolfgang Puck, owner of the famous Spago restaurants and one of the most influentialchef-restauranteurs inAmerica, is credited withreviving California’s richculinary heritage. His cooking innovations, a result of blending fresh California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enj...
Page 4 - Using Store-Bought Cake Mixes
6 Using Store-Bought Cake Mixes Center fill cakes can easily be made using store bought products. To do soyou will you need: 2 standard (18.25 ounce) boxes of cake mix, a box of yourfavorite filling mix such as pudding, and 2 containers of icing. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Follow the directio...
Page 6 - Easy Moist Chocolate Cake
9 10 Easy Moist Chocolate Cake(continued) 3 Divide the cake batter. Add 4 1/2 cups of batter to the savarin or tubepan. Screw on the center fill insert. Add 2 cups of batter to the roundcake pan. 4 Place both pans in lower third of oven. Place a foil or parchment-linedcookie sheet on the rack below ...
Page 7 - Easy Vanilla Butter Cake
11 12 Easy Vanilla Butter Cake(continued) 3 Remove and divide batter using the following method: Into either thesavarin or tube pan, measure out 5 1/2 cups of batter and spread itaround evenly. Now gently screw on the center fill insert. Add 2 cups ofbatter to the round pan. 4 Place both pans in low...
Page 8 - Gelatin Cake
13 14 Gelatin Cake INGREDIENTS 5 small packages of gelatin (for the tube or savarin pan)1 small package of gelatin (for the center fill insert tube)2 small packages of gelatin (for the round cake pan) METHOD 1 Make gelatin according to package directions. Spray pans lightly withnonstick spray. 2 Pou...
Page 9 - Chocolate Mousse Filling
15 16 Chocolate Mousse Filling INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chocolate chips1/3 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold METHOD 1 Microwave chocolate until melted. Cool until just warm to the touch. 2 Combine all ingredients in a narrow bowl and quickly use immersionblender wand to whip into a mousse. T...
Page 10 - Lemon Curd; Ice Cream Filling; Gelatin Filling
18 Lemon Curd INGREDIENTS Zest from 4 bright-skinned lemons, divided, Juice from 4 same lemons, measuring 2/3 cup9 large egg yolks1 1/4 cup sugar1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and cold METHOD 1 Prepare a double boiler by setting a metal bowl over a pot of simmeringwater, (or use a proper do...
Page 11 - Pastry Cream; No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
20 Pastry Cream INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarchA pinch of kosher salt4 large egg yolks2 cups half and half1 vanilla bean, split or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract METHOD 1 In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt andegg yolks to make a thick mixture. Do not turn o...
Page 12 - Quick Strawberry Mousse Filling
22 Icings for Center Fill Bakeware 21 Quick Strawberry Mousse Filling INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh strawberries1/2 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream METHOD 1 In a narrow bowl, combine all ingredients and use an immersion blenderto puree and whip the mousse until thick and fluffy. This shoul...
Page 13 - Billowy Whipped Cream Icing
24 Chocolate All AmericanButtercream Icing INGREDIENTS 8 cups sifted powdered sugar1 cup cocoa powder1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cup boiling water2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons butter vanilla extract2 tablespoons heavy cream METHOD 1 In bowl of stand mixer fitted...
Page 15 - Cream Cheese Icing
28 Decadent Chocolate Ganache Icing INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream3 packages (16 ounces each) semi sweet chocolate chips METHOD 1 Microwave cream on high until bubbly, about 4 minutes. 2 Pour cream over chocolate in a medium bowl. Let stand 1 minute. Whiskslowly until all chocolate is melted and mix...
Page 16 - Swiss Meringue Buttercream; Dreamy Seven-Minute Frosting
30 Swiss Meringue Buttercream INGREDIENTS 5 large egg whites1 1/2 cups sugarPinch of kosher salt1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon pure vanilla or other desired flavoring METHOD 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg whites and ...