The Perfect Cake Kit
Ace Your Next Cake
Cake baking can be intimidating. You begin with an image of perfection, followed closely by pressure and memories of cakes that went south. We’ve all been there, and we at ATK are going to share our secret of cake baking success: a great recipe and great equipment. We have worked out all the details during our exhaustive recipe and equipment testing process, so you can be sure that cupcakes, a layer cake, or even a simple pound cake will turn out just right. With our exclusive perfect cake kit you’ll be baking and decorating show stopping cakes in no time.
"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."
— Detroit News

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This Set Includes:
Cook Along with Bridget and Julia
Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.
New and Improved Shopping Guide
Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.
This Kit Includes:
Nordic Ware Naturals Nonstick 9" Round Cake Pan, Set of 2
OXO Good Grips 11" Balloon Whisk
Checkered Chef Cooling Rack, Set of 2
The Perfect Cake Cookbook
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Nordic Ware Naturals Nonstick 9" Round Cake Pan, Set of 2


Cake
Pizza
Solidly built, with light gold nonstick coating, this pan produced tall, fluffy, level cakes that were just a hair less evenly browned than our winner. Layers shaped up perfectly, no matter how the pan was greased. Upside-down cake and pizza released and browned well, but cinnamon buns were too pale. At half the price of our winner, this pan is a great option.
Material: Aluminum, with galvanized steel–reinforced rim
Interior Dimensions: L: 9 in. W: 9 in. H: 2.4 in.
Capacity: Twelve 2.5" cup
Dishwasher Safe: Not recommended
Weight: 0.9 lbs
Winner
OXO Good Grips 11" Balloon Whisk


Performance
Comfort
Cleanup and Durability
Our longtime favorite aced every task we gave it. Featuring a midsize head with plenty of sturdy yet flexible wire loops, it provided both coverage and agility, whipping cream and scraping up fond for pan sauce with equal aplomb. It was the perfect length for keeping our hands splash-free and away from the heat. Best of all, it remains the easiest whisk to use for long periods without fatiguing, thanks to its lightweight, long, grippy, well-cushioned handle.
Material: Stainless steel
Handle Length: 4.75 in
Handle Circumference: Varies, 3.8 in at thickest
Wire Thickness: 1.4 mm
Number of Wire Loops: 10
Head Circumference (Widest): 8.25 in
Length: 11.5 in
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Weight: 3⅜ oz
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Checkered Chef Cooling Rack


Cleanup
Strength and Stability
Baking Sheet Compatibility
Although the grid pattern on this rack is slightly larger than on the other two models, it’s reinforced with an extra support bar that runs perpendicular to the three main bars. It had a touch more wiggle room in the baking sheets, but it kept pace with the other racks during recipe and durability testing.
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
Broiler Safe: Yes
Maximum Heat Safe Temperature: 500°F
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
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The Perfect Cake Cookbook


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Cakes are the all-occasion dessert—the center of attention at birthdays, holiday celebrations, and dinner parties, and the most welcome brunch, after-school, or teatime snack. America’s Test Kitchen’s first all-cake book, The Perfect Cake, is the definitive guide to any cake you crave from Classic Pound Cake to enjoy anytime to a stunning and impressive Blueberry Jam Cake with brilliant jam stripes and ombré frosting.
In addition to foolproof recipes are features that make towering 24-layer Hazelnut- Chocolate Crêpe Cake as approachable as Applesauce Snack Cake. Sidebars include step-by-step photography for cakes with more advanced techniques like piping the ribbons of frosting that help give beautiful Rhubarb Ribbon Cake its name. Our years of test kitchen knowledge on the art and science of baking cakes provide all the tips and tricks you need for executing perfect cakes every time.
Recipes: 240+
Pages : 256
Format: Hardcover
Item Number: CL21