PERFECT PETIT FOURS, THREE WAYS:In this episode of Bake It Up a Notch, Erin Jeanne McDowell goes over every detail of how to make gorgeous French petit fours. These dainty snacking cakes are a lot more approachable than they may seem, especially when Erin is here to guide you!"Petit fours were one of the first recipes I dreamt of bakingbut they somehow seemed pretty daunting, even once Id tackled layered and tiered cakes. Eventually, I learned some of the ins and outs of this classic style that has seemingly fallen a bit out of fashion. Once I started, I couldnt stopand Im truly not sure why these cakes arent a common baking project anymore. They are as practical as they are adorable for sweet lovers and entertainers alike. The one-to-two bite-size cakes are coated in a poured fondant, a fluid icing that sets firm, so the cakes are easy to handle. Like petit fours, I dont understand why more people arent regularly using this icingwhich is fairly simple to make, and doesnt take as many tricks to master as its equally shiny and sets-firm cousin who gets more play in the pastry world these daysthe mirror glaze. This thin, sweet coating keeps moisture locked insidemeaning you can bake a batch of petit fours ahead for a party for an impressive, but totally make-ahead dessertor enjoy the fruits of your labor for many days to come because they keep so well! They can also be cut into different shapes, decorated with everything from royal icing, to sprinkles, edible flowers, candied nuts or citrus zest. Like so many baking projects, there are so many ways to customize themand theres truly nothing daunting about the recipe. The only thing to consider is that, like a layer cake, there are multiple components. Breaking things up makes things go much smoother!" ~Erin Jeanne McDowellCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Making the Cake06:10 - Talking Frosting08:05 - Assembling the Cake14:09 - Cutting the Petit Fours19:03 - Making Poured Fondant24:43 - Mistakes Happen!GET THE RECIPE:Strawberry Rose Petit Fours: https://f52.co/3GOYnAdDouble Vanilla Snack Cakes: https://f52.co/3tl14X8Spice Cake Petit Fours: https://f52.co/485QX7nMORE ABOUT BAKE IT UP A NOTCH:Fearless baker Erin Jeanne McDowell takes a deep dive into the tools, techniques and tips you need to create beautiful and delicious baked goods at home. Her bubbly & effortless approach helps even the most complicated of recipes seem like a total piece of cake! MORE FROM FOOD52:Subscribe here to our YouTube Channel! https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8GET MORE OF FOOD52 BY CONNECTING BELOW:Website: https://food52.comOur Shop: https://food52.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterRELATED VIDEOS:How to Make Eclairs, Cream Puffs & More: https://youtu.be/xwmcG0jQc3E?si=i0a0e4ym1UV9FOhEWATCH MORE VIDEOS WITH ERIN JEANNE MCDOWELL:How to Make Frostings, Icings, and Glazes: https://youtu.be/10R-83KaHeo?si=M3wlr8AZuxenDK1YFour of Erin McDowell's Easiest Fruit Desserts!: https://youtu.be/N5lLCirqnhg?si=EfRLr8VNxYPqU0dx
