Claire Teaches You Cake Decoration (Lesson 5) | Baking School | Bon Appétit

[@DanANDLizWEDDING]

Omg! The cake falling over at the end and Claire’s laughter is my new favorite BA moment. So pure.

[@iamtheusualguy2611]

I couldn't stop laughing when the thump came 🤣🤣🤣

[@Chea112]

Lmao she got the giggles

[@sydneyhummel226]

It was so good. I laughed right along with her 😂💗

[@divyajeevan69]

21:32 that laugh❤️

[@kirdot2011]

its not so funny if one assumes that piece of cake is a metaphor for her husbands inability to get IT up. (NOT that he has that condition, but if we simply assume....)

[@jackfruth3738]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear a professional pastry chef admit that fondant is nasty!!

[@albertocayentejunior8025]

Jack Fruth we also hate working with it

[@kier1755]

An average person here agrees! I hate fondant! it doesn't add any flavour in cake, the only good thing about it is for decoration.

[@Mookaton]

It sure is. That edible rice paper or whatever that is they use to put graphics or photos on cakes is nasty too.

[@yelissarodriguez3010]

I'm a pastry chef and i hateee working with fondant and the flavour is nasty!!!

[@friendship9022]

I like the plastic because you can chew on it after like a bone (im vegan so i dont often have bones)

[@kw3rkygurl406]

I have thoroughly loved the whole series, but Claire's laugh as the carrot slice fell is the best part of all.

[@tiacho2893]

I started watching BA years ago when they were basically a YT version of their magazine. Now with Claire, Carla, Molly, Brad, Chris, Andy, etc. the channels is a whole lot better.

[@britknee3343]

i haven’t laughed at something more on the internet that much in a long time.😆😆😆

[@xspxmcrxfftlx]

So you're saying it was the icing on the cake

[@nooperspism]

I was wheezing! 😂

[@glenncain]

yes it is the best part of all. claire completely freaking out in the other way

[@ImIsAnn]

Gabby (dramatically sarcastic): Oh, noooo. I would neeeeever take a whole slice. Also Gabby: Byyyyyye! (walks away with a whole slice) 🤪

[@jhubeJELLO]

i love gaby so much

[@InkyM4]

Claire throwing shade on fondant feels like a historic moment in KZbin cake-making, and I'm here for it.

[@wordsandtricks]

My hatred for fondant has never been more strongly validated

[@kamo7293]

Never liked the stuff. It tastes... Fake and not good for you

[@kandeeli8238]

im a baker and i literally tell clients i wont cover their cakes in fondant sorry

[@conradinwillers190]

Sorry, I don't mind Fondant at all. It looks great and you can make it yourself so easily. You can also add other flavors to it when you make it yourself so it will enhance the flavor of your cake

[@aduzzz3322]

I like how it looks, but man it tastes bad.

[@brooklyn.e.ingram]

"The FDA said they are no longer safe to eat" *cromch*

[@chrissylogan7761]

@19:00 Claire: Do you want your own slice?" Gaby: "No, no, I would never!" (translation: Yes, woman. An entire slice.) *Leaves with Slice* I

[@ericpipe141]

Again, I'd happily watch a series with Gaby, her completely in "Spanish," ideally with English subtitles... She could show all the amazingness that is Gaby!!!

[@recoil53]

Do you even need to ask?

[@girder123]

That was after she tasted it, her face expression while tasting says everything you need to know.

[@dominques.c.4237]

i noticed that too

[@Thedarkside02]

I did not even notice that. LOL! Oh Gaby haha

[@MarshMelloKun]

12:30 claire: now the most fun part- me: READING THE INGREDIENTS

[@tricialagrama6011]

2:05 and also claire 💕

[@jacksoncrist3984]

😂

[@narp1838]

Claire: “FDA says they’re no longer safe to eat”. *Proceeds to eat it*

[@robertpetrie6847]

@Sbe 1 directs you to the book the jungle by Upton Sinclair

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Michael Taylor: 1976 Staff lawyer with FDA. FDA agents with guns bust Amish farmers for selling whole milk while GMOs don't require labelling. 1981 Became Lawyer in firm for Monsanto. Argued in 1988 that trace amounts of hazards in food should be allowed on the market. Make big $ as Monsanto executive. 1991 Deputy Commissioner for Policy @ FDA when official policy became "GMOs are considered Safe, with no need for labeling" 1994 Administrator of Food and Safety, USDA when rBST approved. Write GMO policy @ FDA and USDA. 1996 Vice President for Public Policy @ Monsanto. 2010 Deputy Commissioner of Foods @ FDA.

[@silverzdk]

@@exothermal.sprocket GMO's are safe tho

[@HuyV]

No longer? So they were safe before it was declared to be unsafe?

[@damason724]

@@silverzdk yea enjoy your cancer

[@moonandstar6467]

"it's not that scary-" *carrot cake slice immediately falls over* THE TIMING

[@TDanger1911]

Claire: We're gonna keep it simple today. 1 minute later: You're gonna need a blowtorch

[@ObedCEsquivel]

HAHAHAHA! this comment made me spit my coffee 😂

[@taskmagician4289]

I really don’t understand who they’re trying to teach lol

[@discipleofshaun5252]

Not to ruin the joke but uhhh... “You don’t need a blowtorch, you can achieve the same thing with hot water. You just need to dry it really well.”

[@taskmagician4289]

Disciple of Shaun homemade cake y’all (: you can use a blowtorch because it’s easier

[@sexxygummybearr]

Disciple of Shaun yeah let me just toast the meringue around the cake with hot water

[@Mrbink01]

"Just because you can eat it, doesn't mean you should"....words to live by folks

[@rnrnrina]

2:05 "that's a different show, i guess, where i read the ingredients" lmaooo

[@natheniel]

should NOT have read the comment before watching lol

[@sophiahaberbrock3438]

I was about to comment this hahaha

[@hectichannah]

Hahaha I didn’t even notice that. I love her so much😂❤️

[@emmaeb]

Rina yep because she does not tell us the ingredients for anything in this one. She says kosher salt but does not tell you how much! Then you try to go to their website and they don’t have the recipe!!

[@taleytaleytaley]

The best payoff for watching this whole series with really no intention of ever making one of these cakes was Claire’s closing giggle fit. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Claire! You’re my favorite teacher of all things delicious. Thank you for making the world more yummy & our hearts more happy.

[@toomuchiridium]

This is such a kind and sweet comment! Claire is such a beautiful, likeable and talented person! ❤️

[@XDJ0003]

Gotta give props to the cinematography here, the shots with the golden glow of the sun are *chef's kiss*

[@ObedCEsquivel]

I KNOW!!! I thought I was the only one who noticed!

[@Kendallynn15]

22:33 HAHA the way they zoom into the first two slices before zooming into the flopped over carrot cake I'm SCREAMING

[@greatshadowdude]

21:55 the best kind of funny is when you think you're done laughing, look again, and it's still funny.

[@dbreardon]

Claire cuts birthday cake and begins to slide out a piece - Chris: Wait, so what are you looking for? Validation? Claire: Praise. LOL

[@renaerolley5670]

I do when I bake!

[@gehtdichnichtsan8926]

I could watch Claire doing anything

[@mamathang2714]

GehtDich NichtsAn Pastry Chef Tiles Bathroom Floor

[@RoflCraft96]

@@mamathang2714 you really cLEARLY desERVE mORE liKES

[@sayshrimp2222]

Wannabe Scientist no @mama thang doesn’t

[@maggieholt6778]

Pastry Chef Does Her Taxes

[@ameeliee]

Pastry Chef Reads Her Twitter Timeline

[@RustyDust101]

22:00 "It's not that funny, I'm just delirious." What, that wasn't funny? Why am I laughing like crazy, then. Love you, Claire, you have this beautiful contagious giggle. Wonderful.

[@jayhuang3962]

Claire's intelligence really shines in this video - the rules chosen, her justifications and further elaboration...to me she is a perfect example of an expert!

[@360GamingNerd]

"What are you looking for?" "Praise." Same Claire, same

[@axeman086]

Whatever they're paying Claire at BA, they should double it.

[@w0rthless6]

she went freelance so im sure they did start paying her more

[@thecloudedmountain3682]

I had to wait until the likes for this comment passed 333 because I'm not the one

[@aaronpasiecki4610]

Fadila Kamile she makes the most on her gourmet vids she probs makes around 4 thousand an episode

[@realisezmoi]

@@aaronpasiecki4610 oooh, curious how you got that number. u in the kno bro???

[@kirstentippit5286]

Her net worth is around 1 million and her husband is also a chef that makes a ton and I love that she deserves it

[@Cadwaladr]

I am a baker, and I've made layer cakes before, but I still learned stuff from this, so it just goes to show that you can always learn more and different/better ways to do stuff. Thanks, Claire.

[@hhanonymous]

20:39 Chris: "You wouldn't want necessarily five layers of the cream cheese frosting..." Claire: 😒 "..why not?" LOL, Claire never change.

[@SNN95]

And ended up with a cake that too high for a slice XD

[@lexo420]

Omg yes!!!!

[@baebae7310]

i love cream cheese frosting in carrot cake so i can relate ahahhaha

[@sn5255]

I remember when I first started watching Claire. She’s so captivating. I have ZERO intention of baking a cake but here I am watching anything with Claire on.

[@LittleCheebs]

Perfect is the enemy of good. I could've used that advice 10 years ago. Also BA's best moment this year was Claire's laughter at the carrot cake. You can't put that in a script.

[@saltairinmyhair]

that carrot cake action during golden hour...omg food porn at its ABSOLUTE PEAK. I can watch claire tile a bathroom wall tbh. and the cake falling was sooo funny, I love how she and BA keeps everything SO REAL. kudos to her.

[@Orisaj251]

Claire two days in a row? Gimme that! 😍😀

[@brittanya05]

I imagine the 145 thumbs down came from professional bakers who got their fondant feelings hurt.

[@SophiaNormantas.]

🤣

[@emilyeliza6930]

but the real question is… who 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 likes fondant

[@afpwebworks]

@@emilyeliza6930 In a glass covered counter in a retail store, if it looks smoother and more professional I guess it would be more likely to sell. I can't count the number of times I've bought a slice of cake at a patisserie that looks delicious only to throw it in the trash after one bite. So bakers and patisserie owners like fondant.

[@KirstenRietveld]

@@emilyeliza6930 I personally really like fondant on cakes, but I just like sugary stuff hahah

[@werelemur1138]

208 butthurt fondant fans, now.

[@carolinea3899]

‘The toppings should indicate what’s inside the cake’ Me: (sees candied carrot strips) bacon....cake...

[@ObedCEsquivel]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Gurl, same 😂❤️🥓

[@DaniJHollis]

i made peanut butter bacon cupcakes & boiiiiii yes

[@elnymiel]

Caroline A yea..thought so. The decoration is less appealing, IMHO.

[@meow_bastard]

Caroline A STFU U POS

[@thatclown6239]

To bad if it was I couldn't gave it

[@MeegMaster]

5 episodes culminated to this one moment: 21:31. Brilliance.

[@naufalaristorahma5384]

the human factor in this show and channel overall is something to adore for

[@bearheart2009]

Cake slices that go _thud_ when they fall over are my kind of cake slices xD

[@sirephlyrrian6242]

"we're going for something homemade. *because i said so.* "

[@mariarugolo2487]

I watched this series start to finish and am utterly amazed at the wealth of information you provided. I especially appreciate the "what would happen if" portion of the lessons. You have provided invaluable information and instilled confidence where it didn't exist before. Recently, I have been obsessed with cake decorating videos of these beautiful masterpieces yet discouraged because I do not have a creative bone in my body. Piping, fondant, edible glitter, luster dust, fondant, cake painting - the list seems endless. One of the most appreciated moments (and there were many) was the advice that hinemsde cakes should be polished yet look homemadecand that the decorations should compliment and indicate the flavor of the cake. Dragees and glitter have made me crazy for the last time and that they don't even taste good - I never considered that! Thank you Claire with my while heart - thank you.

[@javoruxo]

Gaby just saying to the offering of a piece of cake “ohh i could never..” and then cut to her running away with a whole piece! Lol!!

[@MinaF99]

I LIVE for Claire hating fondant. It’s awful and I’ve felt so alone in my hatred

[@dualDisc]

Claire: *laughs at the fallen cake slice until she's crying* Me watching this video at 2am: *DOES THE SAME*

[@nataliaquiroga4015]

Same😂😂

[@miriammcgee]

Yep 🤣🤣🤣

[@SergioLopez-gg1ty]

DUDE WTF SAME it's 2:07 and i screamed i woke up my dad and my brother HAHAHAHA

[@br6480]

I couldn't take my eyes off it. I just kept waiting for it to fall over.

[@isalesme015]

sbxkkdfjo it's 2:09 here SAME

[@TheVegetarianBaker]

Claire’s breakdown at the end is me every time I try to Decorate a cake.

[@donthaveajungian]

Clare laughing at that slice of cake just made my day.

[@composingchef]

@14:50! I'm sorry, I just have to say it! That sunlight, while you were taking the carrot ribbons out of the oven, looked GREAT on you! Simply beautiful!

[@ngaston-mcdonald3744]

Loved this series; Claire is always a hoot. Not going to lie, my eyes stayed on the carrot cake slice while Claire continued to talk, until it tipped over. I laughed harder than Claire.

[@Alexis-dl5qn]

A HOOT

[@br6480]

Quinn Gaston-McDonald I did the same thing.

[@JanuskaJang2]

N Gaston-McDonald me too

[@vivianehilaire4561]

@@JanuskaJang2 SAMEE

[@usafan96soren20]

The perfect end to one of the best series on BA. PS I love the authenticity at the end.

[@tealeafism]

I have to confess that I’ve never really loved cake, like, AT ALL, but over the last couple weeks Claire has successfully made me crave cake like I’ve rarely craved anything before.

[@ella85ful]

Love you Claire , this was EXCELLENT. The carrot cake tipping over was the best part it shows that no one is perfect and mistake happens. Keep uptake the good work.😋

[@knickersonurface]

Claire frosting a cake during golden hour was something I didn’t know I needed

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

claire laughing uncontrollably at the end is the cutest thing EVER

[@magick333]

17:38 Let me be very clear, this is not gourmet makes, I'm not really asking for your input about how good it is.

[@recoil53]

Yet she specifically turns to Chris and Andy when there are a bunch of people in the back waiting for cake. And Chris did tell her how good they were and why.

[@magick333]

@@recoil53 she said she's looking for praise and validation.

[@recoil53]

@@magick333 Sure, but who is she most likely to get it from, staffers in the back or the guy with the Gold Standard taste buds?

[@rislachius]

So relatable lol

[@VanGoWanderlust]

When Claire broke down laughing, that was the best. :)

[@najkaas]

Did we just get two Claire videos in two days? Is this what heaven feels like?

[@ellaluzpicavet]

Claire: tries to turn off torch Brad: righty tighty, lefty loosey

[@KimberlyGreen]

BA ... thank you for leaving in the real moments from this series (Claire's up, downs, giggles, etc). So much more relatable that way.

[@SSmith92]

Claire makes me happier than I have been in a long time. Loved watching this series and so many relatable moments. Well done Claire and BA!

[@hoyinsama]

Claire: Do you want your one slice Gaby: nonono *one bite later* Gaby: (walks while holding her own slice) Thank you!!

[@Evelyn-ef9ne]

hoyinsama I didn’t even notice 😂😂 19:19

[@rithwicks]

Best comment!!!😂😂

[@cmcgccjsl]

Everything about this episode is perfect. Claire has the best laugh. I needed the cake falling moment today. Excellent show as always. ❤️

[@Homururu]

Me: frosting Claire: *chocolate Swiss meringue butter cream* Me: hell yeah

[@sunscreeen4270]

Sojiro would be proud

[@rachellyna3079]

i love Claire. it's so fun watching her having the time of her life over such tiny incident 20:00 xxxxx

[@jamesholland7268]

Well done, Claire! The entire series was excellent. Even the carrot cake was proud of your hard work and it decided to take a bow in honor of you. A standing ovation all around! Bravo! Bravo!

[@karmajinx9799]

I love Claire, her laugh makes you wanna laugh and smile lol & she’s a sweetheart ❤️❤️

[@user-lw7ng1ep2u]

The look of Chris & Andy’s happy faces at the end when they’re about to taste it is priceless😍😂

[@natheniel]

yes!

[@lydiameeks6327]

I have loved this whole series. Claire is so good because even though she is a professional she has no fear or embarrassment about making mistakes. It makes her human. Also her interplay with everyone in the test kitchen is golden.

[@larsvontrash]

Yes, fondant is foul. Buttercream all the way.

[@jl1741]

Cream cheese icing!!

[@polyeder2000]

I like my fondant as well. But I make it from sugar, not marshmallows. Less sticky.

[@Aemni1]

Oh i just loved watching Claire doing these professional lesson videos. It gave them such a personal and wholesome feeling. I really love Claire and what she does, I hope she never stops appearing in these.

[@korenavery4334]

Bon Appeitt has been killing it lately .... Soooo much good stuff!

[@cristobalbecerril3312]

I can't with this last candid moment where the slice fell, and so did I in love with Claire.

[@kaylea6803]

claire losing it at the end is the best thing i’ve ever seen

[@camicri4263]

Thank you for breaking it down to different steps. The priming....soooo cool. I always had issues with the crumbs getting into my ganage or creams. Learned something, thanks!

[@kenstrampe7609]

TIMBER!!! you got to love it. Claire has a great laugh. thanks for keeping that part in, it just shows you life has its own surprises and sense of humor, so enjoy it.

[@iamenvymetoo]

WOW I loved this series. I especially enjoyed the cut ins explaining what can go wrong when the incorrect techniques are used!

[@danielguillen8783]

@21:31 Claire: Baking cake is not that scary..... Carrot Cake: Am I a joke to you?

[@margotford2250]

This seriously made me LOL

[@JH-ee5xv]

The timing of that was perfect

[@zairadelgado1253]

Hahahahahahhahahaha

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Brilliant!

[@pmdw25]

I haven't started watching this yet because I don't want the series to be over......I LOVE THIS SERIES Thank you Claire!!!

[@kyle6282]

"do you want your own slice?" gaby: no no i would never! also gaby: 19:21

[@milenaaa724]

I can really relate to that delirium that always comes after finishing a particularly demanding bake

[@rizzogelato]

Sooo Claire.... when are we getting a video series of you tiling your bathroom floor?

[@Kaaallllll]

😂🤣🤣

[@aus__]

Gourmet Makes: Oil Change

[@gabster2point0]

Really looking forward to this one. 😆

[@coolbananas001]

April 1st

[@v.heibragumundsdottir3195]

my favorite part of any claire video (besides claires presence in general) is watching people praise her work because she DESERVES IT

[@Bafael_Reyna]

21:32 - *BA's most iconic moment!!*

[@mamamoyt]

Up! Hahaha

[@queeniepeevie]

Literally weeping with laughter at the end along with Claire. What a joy. What a journey.

[@MasterCrander]

Because of this series I can actually make a really bomb cake. Thank you Claire for your wonderful teaching, clear explanations and warm laughter!

[@chrisjohnston4165]

I love Claire. This cake tutorial is so informative and easy to follow and, of course, fun to watch. LOVED IT

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[@Kyder]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how gorgeous Claire is? Also, her laugh is so contagious!

[@kenzotine0438]

“Phenomenally Moist” CHRIS PLEASE

[@nickroman9876]

21:31 genuine Claire laugh, I love it

[@savannahn2169]

Gabby took a whole piece! That's how you know its amazing.

[@marthareis5873]

I love that Claire and the other Test Kitchen video folks give us good-natured entertainment on the internet. It's a great refuge and I appreciate it very much!

[@gehtdichnichtsan8926]

I know that I’m never gonna bake a cake but I just love those videos

[@omerk1860]

If you have an oven its really not that hard :P

[@NB_703]

I rarely laugh out loud. But when that cake fell and Claire was laughing, I was laughing with her. Love it.

[@booberrystuff8659]

Carrot cake: *falls over* Clank Clair: loses her god damn mind

[@recoil53]

Claire? I know you don't want to talk . . . but we got to talk.

[@RL-xm5bz]

The toasted coconut cake is beautiful.. the torching gives it an elegant unconditional look.

[@rnulan5988]

instantly clicked bc of claire 🖤🖤🖤 literally could post anything featuring clair and i’ll click 🖤

[@ketki1992]

I love this girl, she's skilled, talented, funny and just the sweetest.

[@elliephants7047]

this was so informative, and helpful -- I might actually even try this if I can rustle up all the things you need -- but the last like, ten minutes? I'm wheezing. you guys are all so damn valid. Claire, your cakes all look amazing, ESPECIALLY the Leaning Tower of Carrot Cake. Look at that thing. It's glorious.

[@fakecubed]

Great series. I haven't made a cake since I was helping my mom make birthday cakes as a kid, but this has been very educational and I feel a lot more confident that I could actually make a cake, and perhaps more importantly, know what sorts of options there actually are to make really good cakes. They're more complicated than I thought, but actually quite approachable with this series.

[@TheBobakanoosh]

​@@fakecubed Have you been able to find the recipe for the yellow cake she makes? I can't find it posted anywhere

[@llviegas]

That slice falling at "scary" was truly scary! I love everything Claire does. Thanks for sharing!

[@hunterhenryk]

Claire always sneaks glances into the camera during conversations with others, as if we're physically part of the conversation or as if we're her bae.

[@misssweetnothings5094]

I just wanted to come and leave a sincere comment that I watched this series a bunch of times before making my first layer cake, and it genuinely helped so much. Thanks Claire and BA!

[@theskellyboi]

Claire losing it at that piece of cake falling over is a mood.

[@pushpaprasad7244]

i could die for claire's laugh... so beautiful and pure 💜🥺🌸

[@xtianor]

i've been watching Claire's videos nonstop. She is the best.

[@trudymendez5374]

Thank you Claire, you made cake baking look fun and easy. I have just started baking and am anxious to learn as much as possible. Off to the kitchen!