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

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

Review Key:Good Fair Poor

Best Buy

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

Winner

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

ATK

The Perfect Cake Cookbook

Durability

Ease of Use

Performance

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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