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The Artisan Bakery: Classic Cake Secrets in Your Kitchen

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Welcome to our complete baking preparation guide. Whether you want to make fudgy American brownies or French layered pastries, this list covers all your essentials.
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The Essential Bakeware

The foundation of every perfect cake is a precise baking pan and measuring tools. In the West, precision is the key to success.

 
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Grammage accuracy is very important because cup measurements are often inaccurate for flour.
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A must-have removable pan for making Cheesecake or Mousse Cake.
Tall Springform Pan
 
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To make non-sticky breakfast cupcakes or muffins.
Non-stick Muffin Pan
 
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hot and flexible material to ensure that no dough is left in the container.
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Ensure air circulation under the cake so that the bottom does not become damp after cooking.
Stainless Cooling Rack
 
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A stable stainless steel or glass container for mixing large amounts of dough.
Viking 10-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set with Lids, Black
 
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It is important to use the folding technique and mix the dry ingredients to prevent clumping.
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The Butter & Base Pantry

Westerners love a buttery taste and rich texture. The quality of the fat determines the final taste of the cake.

 
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Has a higher fat content (minimum 82%) for crispier pastry results.
European Butter Unsalted
 
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No synthetic flavors; gives a deep floral aroma to sponge cakes and biscuits.
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All-purpose flour is the standard in most Western baking recipes.
All Purpose Flour
 
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For drizzling over chocolate or caramel to balance the strong sweetness
Flaked Sea Salt
 
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Gives a moist texture and caramel aroma to cookies.
Light Brown Sugar
 
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The main ingredient for making soft frosting or ganache.
Heavy Whipping Cream
 
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The secret behind the softness of Red Velvet and American Pancakes.
Buttermilk

Chocolatier’s Corner

Chocolate is the most popular flavor in the Western world. Using the right chocolate can transform a homemade cake into a cafe-quality treat.

 
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Chocolate with a high cocoa butter content that melts easily in the mouth.
Couverture Chocolate
 
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Cocoa powder that has had its acid neutralized for dark color and intense flavor.
Dutch Process
 
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Luxurious decoration for a professional touch on tarts or truffles
Jual Edible Gold leaf/Gold Flakes/emas lembaran
 
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To be roughly chopped into the American Cookie dough.
Jual Lindt Excellence Dark 70% Cocoa Swiss Chocolate Bar 35 gram Imported
 
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Classic topping for Carrot Cake or Cinnabon
Cream Cheese Frosting
 
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A must-have decoration for a Funfetti-style birthday cake.
Jimmies Sprinkles
 
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For a sweet and elegant drip cake or macaron filling
Amoretti - White Chocolate Ganache - 2 lbs

Leavening & Flavor Boosters

Small details such as the aroma of spices and the rising power of the cake are very important in traditional Western baking.

 
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Ensures the cake rises twice (when mixed and when baked).
Double Acting Baking Powder
 
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High quality cinnamon for Apple Pie or Churros.
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
 
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The main ingredient for making French Macarons or gluten-free cakes.
Almond Flour
 
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The secret to enhancing the chocolate flavor in a cake without it tasting like coffee.
DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder, 1.94oz, 6 Pack
 
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Secret spices in Donut or Pumpkin Pie dough
Great Value Ground Nutmeg, 1.5 oz
 
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Used to stabilize egg whites when making Meringue or Pavlova.
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Gives freshness to the butter cake (Pound Cake) so that it is not too "heavy".
Spice Drops Lemon Zest Extract - 5ml (0.17 fl oz)