The Cake Boss Reveals His Lobster Tail Recipe | Cool Cakes 11

The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and his youngest son Carlo reveal their secret family lobster tail recipe and techniques. Click SHOW MORE for full recipe.
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Lobster Tail Recipe
Lobster Tail Dough:
Yield: 32 pieces lobster tails
8.75 cups all purpose flour
2.5 cups water
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 to 4 cups shortening, vegetable
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Method:
Place flour, water, and salt into a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix on low speed until a uniform dough is formed (15-20 min).
Lightly flour your work surface and place dough on it.
Roll the dough as thin as possible ( you can use a pasta machine) by hand and evenly across the table
Roll dough onto rolling pin and get set up for stretching.
Place dough in front and work beneath the dough and stretching it to transparent. (dough may tear a little, its ok, but not to much)
Beginning from the top, smear shortening over dough, start small and roll up the dough while stretching it out.
continue to roll it up until you have a 2 inch diameter and 3-4 feet wide roll. Smear shortening over entire roll.
Allow to rest 1.5-2.5 hours or covered overnight.
Allow to come up to room temp and stretch the dough to even out the roll and shrink the pieces down.
cut 4 inches off each end , then cut 3/4 inch slices of the roll to get the shell.
Lobster tail puff batter
1 cup water
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 cup AP flour
4 ex-large eggs
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Method:
Place water, butter, and salt into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat, add flour and continue to stir until a uniform soft dough is formed. No visible flour lumps should be present after cooking about 2 min. Transfer dough to mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment. Turn on high and allow steam to reside. Once steam stops, but dough is still warm, add eggs one at a time allow each egg to absorb into the dough, scrape in between additions. Once all eggs are added, scrape again, and get ready to use with lobster tails.
Produced by Cakehouse Media
Starring Buddy Valastro & Carlo Valastro
Executive Producer: Art Edwards
Executive in Charge: Stephanie Morrisey
Producer: Andy Mills
Culinary Producers: Chad Durkin and Erin McGinn
Director of Photography: Luke Riffle
Assistant Camera: Daniel Nevanpera
Assistant Camera: Matt Antonucci
Intern: Jack Smith
Editor: Andy Mills
Music: artlist.io
2018
Contact: [e-mail]

[@danielleporter1829]

Carlo is so cute, I remember when he was born when Cake Boss was on.

[@lillysmith4040]

I remember, I feel old now

[@esthergreaves6258]

I love how patient he is with his son!

[@samanthaflynn6140]

@Donna Peroche really...why you talk like that...was it necessary

[@falosny]

@Donna Peroche Your toxic af in all the comments you make

[@SplashIs_]

@Donna Peroche You forgot to capitalize the "w" at the start of your sentence, you added a space near your coma, it shouldn't have any spaces behind it. And plus why are you judging grammar for a KZbin video, these are comments that took less than a second to think and write.

[@icantthinkofaname15]

Probably because he's on camera lol

[@icantthinkofaname15]

@@SplashIs_ you're not "writing" thought it's texting or maybe typing?

[@lolamoon7296]

*Who else watched this whole video, and isn’t planning on making it?*

[@mtlbiketech7960]

About to do a test run

[@moand7862]

Me.

[@charleskerry845]

Its not as hard as it looks. You have to remember he is making a huge amount and that makes it look intimidating .You would only make a small amount. The thing that is also advantageous is when making these is a spacious kitchen .

[@TheMj786]

I just ate one while watching this!

[@rickytafeamalii4649]

DeadAss

[@janetshanbacher1737]

What a sweet dad! Not critical with teaching his son at all. Just starting him with the love of baking. So precious to watch!

[@cheybae4596]

Buddy: and where do I work? Carlo: Carlo's Bakery. Buddy: And who's bakery is that? Carlo: Mine. Buddy: Yeahhh🤗 Love that! So family oriented!🙆🏻‍♀️

[@sedillos]

Ur hot chey

[@brian0902]

Sedillos -_-

[@Ozzy_boi20]

Lmao he didn’t even know how old his own son is.😂😂😂

[@nicholasmaielli3806]

@@Ozzy_boi20 no, parents usually say that to for them to tell people

[@mayrapreciado6606]

It is Carlos bakery because it says Carlos bakery.

[@cynthiafrascari7853]

I never tire of this video, I love how Carlos is baking with his son. I think he’s a great role model to teach kids how to bake in the kitchen. Carlos, if you’re listening, you should have a show with you and your son or you and your kids baking to get kids to bake. Love it!

[@BigMoney429]

his name is Buddy not Carlo. Carlo is the sons name lol he was named after the bakery.

[@nigelmanfreid2810]

Alright.... who here wants to meet up so we can pull that log of dough. I certainly got no body to do it with at home.

[@cool124]

Lmao

[@MicheleAngela]

Hahhahaa

[@Shugoshin36]

Im down!

[@bloodline._]

Me

[@LeonelRuano]

F

[@michellecowell7183]

It's the most beautiful feeling to watch a father teach his children x bless ur family Michelle UK

[@catgirldo7646]

Awwwww - Carlo is on trend as a two-fisted lobster-tail eating cowboy!!! Love these family moments!!!!!!

[@yolomiriz]

The way little Carlos ate made me even more hungry. He definitely enjoyed them

[@lacyhay6502]

I can't get over how big Carlos has gotten. You guys should be very proud of him. Passing on tradition and teaching Carlos the Carlos bakery way. It ain't good unless you're messy. Well done boy.

[@khawajawaleed9043]

But nobody could make this at home.

[@calvin3448]

Khawaja Waleed Exactly. He revealed his recipe knowing he wouldn’t lose his customers.

[@FedeCapua]

The recipe is in the description box...

[@quadreb]

@@FedeCapua That's not a proper baker's recipe, needs to be done by weight instead of volume and provide humidity and temperature. It is enough to make something vaguely similar though.

[@FedeCapua]

@@quadreb Don't tell me😂 I'm Italian, we use weight measures by default. I guess this was made for the American audience, so it makes sense that the recipe has volumetric measures. Actually I don't really get why sometimes people get upset when given weight instead of volumes, the use of a scale is pretty straight forward 🤷

[@Jolene8]

This can definitely be made at home. While weight measurements are preferred, volume measurements would never scare a baker worth their salt. 😘

[@danielasoibelman7555]

So adorable to see a good father interacting with his son.

[@ParthPatel-lc7eq]

Dang buddy is getting old I've been watching for too long lol

[@1985ldiaz]

And he's super tan LOL

[@keriissovery9566]

Still hot though

[@daleroth1477]

That little one is adorable with the pastry cream all over his sweet face! Lol

[@ivetteramirez23]

I've been watching Cake Boss since I was 8 and now 11 years later I'm still watching your stuff because everything Buddy bakes from cakes to pastries is just so mesmerizing 😍 Going to Carlo's Bakery is on my bucket list ✨

[@Ravensroost81]

loved that father and son interaction, too cute!

[@Lashlove16]

Bless your bakery and your family. I love how sweet you are to your son .i hope one day he appreciates what you built

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Growing up in Baltimore, I've never heard of these called lobster tails until I started watching Cake Boss, we always called it Sfogliatella (shvoo-ya-dell)... And I'm almost as Italian as Buddy. I've had them from Carlos in Hoboken and I have to say they were very very good!

[@dominiqueporchi]

Will Martell that’s their American name. But everyone in my family calls them “shvooyadell” too. And the call cannolis ganollis haha

[@Mav_F]

As an Italian-Australian I believe the English name or word has always been lobster tail as that's what they look like but they are a little different here. We don't use cream fillings. So it's not American word but the way the Americans do it is commonly known lobster tail more so than its origin name Sfogliatella

[@Mav_F]

The American version of sfogliatella isnt traditional due to the filling isnt the same.

[@workingit3055]

I come from a VERY Italian neighborhood (South Ozone Park/Ozone Park, NY). Gotti Country. Goodfellas took place in my neighborhood. If you went to a bakery out there, Sfogliatella look more like little clam shells and they have this cheese flavored something-or-other inside. Lobster tails are made with what tastes like a very thick whipped cream. I think in another video he called it "French cream." I was so excited to see Lobster Tails at Stop & Shop when I got here to CT because after 11 years in Florida I was missing them. As I was walking away I noticed chocolate chips and I asked what was inside and they said cannoli cream. :( I don't like cannolis. The woman in the supermarket told me that I could probably find what I'm looking for at Carlos Bakery. They have one in the casino here. Twice the price as the supermarket but worth it. I just need to stock up when I go back to Queens.

[@francesca6870]

I was born and raised in italy, I can confirm that we call those “aragoste” which translates to “lobsters”, and smaller (and without filling) ones are called “sfogliatelle”, which is pronounced with an “f”, a solid “t” (not a d) and the last “e” is like the “e” in “mozzarelle”

[@abbywideman7607]

Yeah!!! Been waiting for this video for so long!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@AndySaenz]

That’s so cool that his 7-year-old son is named Carlo and gets involved in baking with him! He knows that one day, he will inherit this family business.

[@sweetee2043]

I have been waiting for this for SO long!!! Now I feel like I can try my attempt to make Lobster Tails at home!!! Thank you for the great tips!!

[@manueltubens6057]

4 years ago I started watching Cake Boss, & I've been hooked ever since. Buddy has magical hands, & talent.

[@AndySaenz]

I LOVE that crunchy, crispy sound it makes when they first break it open! It look delicious! 😋

[@effiebug4278]

I love how you encourage Carlo to practice.

[@claudiaguzman7416]

The face of buddy when carlo says like a French fry. Lol

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

I know! Soooo cute!!! And then he said "Okaaay" ... hilarious!!! 😅😅😅😅

[@-RustySpoon]

Had my first lobster tail in New York last week and it didn’t disappoint. The flaky pastry and cream combo was incredible!

[@rachelfishbein1478]

They recently did these as a showstopper challenge on Great British Bakeoff. That version seems more realistic for the home baker.

[@jeremybrews2521]

I just show that episode as well. I would like to try it one day

[@brianna-reneejeanjordan9160]

More like when I think of Carlos bakery I think of the cake boss 🎂

[@gpaderx6105]

Hahahahahahaha.. true. Lol

[@brianna-reneejeanjordan9160]

@@gpaderx6105 well I mean Carlos bakery is so know for cake boss. Buddy made a bunch of amazing cool cakes. My favorite though was the one when he made the Easter bunny cake. That was adorable! 🎂🐇🐰

[@BOOLERTHANOPPS]

so much style while he's baking. Im usually astonished not just at the taste of the pastries but the tradition too.

[@humanbeing6455]

I seriously love their relationship!!!! I can see him taking over Buddys someday the way he really wanted to make it on his own. :)

[@niareno316]

That's so funny!!! Like a french fry. Carlos face is priceless when he said that!!! Soooooooo great!!! Lololol

[@jizzellreyna]

Lol the zoom up to buddy’s face was too funny. Carlos is very confident and I love that ! 🤩

[@cheftubbs4692]

This is the most mesmerizing thing I’ve ever scene, screw slime, we have buddy and his supper cute son! Seriously, that kid is so freaking cute

[@theempress1104]

Carlo is sooooo cuuuuuuute, I agree. This made the show more enjoyable to watch. OMG i hope he becomes a great baker too!!!!

[@aussiechickusa]

Such an awesome and loving Dad.

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

Such an incredible amount of work and experience goes into making these. I’ll appreciate lobster tails a little more in future. Great video!

[@ptownjon]

Ya let me go get my sheeter and my Choochio out of the garage.

[@alexski2271]

John this made me die of laughter

[@gerimessina7286]

You can do a smaller recipe and you can roll it by hand.

[@xo1heather1xo]

Best. Birthday. Present. Ever!!! I’ve been waiting for this video.

[@sabrina.h2737]

From rural Australia. Thank-you for sharing. I saw these on Cake Boss years ago and wondered about them as I've never seen them before.

[@louestafalkowski7626]

I love this. You're so patient with him ♥️

[@jaistar2222]

Thanks buddy you are the best at cakes and everything

[@Sxjones3]

I wonder how many of these they accidentally dropped on the floor while doing the two man stretch.

[@lisazhong6139]

Peepeesauce that's what I was thinking, those probably still used it even tho it was drop for a sec, heat kills bacteria anyways 😂

[@vanessamaiato3894]

I see a master in the making. What a loving dad. ❤️

[@FallenTinkerFairie]

My absolute FAVORITE thing of y'all's!! I'm so glad you are in McAllen TX now!!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@mootar1]

Eating one of these from Carlos Bakery is on my bucket list! Yumo. Thanks for sharing this!!❤️😎

[@mootar1]

Buddy, you almost have the Floss Dance down! I'm impressed!!❤️🤣😎

[@kelela4792]

Same!! That and the canoli 😍😍

[@kanyaka7233]

I was eating one while watching...

[@lolamoon7296]

Buddy: *“light and airy”* Me: *them calories ain’t light tho 😅*

[@gibblybutterfly427]

Lola Moon My diet: exists Carlos bakery: yeet that outta here

[@tlaoltjenbruns9580]

Um... You're talking about bakery sweets here, Lola. Within reason, you should expect them to be nothing but fat, starch, and sugar. They aren't trying to be and never will be nutritious and healthy. Sweets like this are supposed to be occasional treats that you don't get regularly. After all, if you get too used to something, it's not as special anymore.

[@blueberrys7165]

😂😂😂😂

[@lolamoon7296]

Aurora Oltjenbruns I T W A S A J O K E

[@evelym_here]

Ok, but at 5:19 they fill it with cream puff mix before bake!! HOW is airy??? I don't get it... Please someone be mercy to me and explain me =(

[@entlove1]

They look so good! I need to try one! I love so much that just as family had him help out he has his kids help out. Family is everything. 😎

[@daliahmarie9244]

Omg buddy’s reaction was priceless lol 😂

[@lolamoon7296]

*OMG CARLOS IS SO ADORABLE 😩😂❤️*

[@sandras.ortizduran3652]

Hola Buddy, feliz de verte, desde Chile con cariño.

[@michellehamilton1943]

I feel so blessed that my partner is such a great dad too Buddy!

[@natileecosine1294]

Can't wait to make them, ! They looks scrumptious Thanks Carlos!!💕God bless you all!

[@conniemcfeely4115]

awesome and the two of you are fantastic 😊😊😊

[@carolinecyrille]

Wow I watched the premiere of when Carlo was born! ♥️ I feel very old now 😂♥️

[@cupcakesforglee]

Little Carlo is so cute, such a sweet little boy!

[@crisleary4293]

"French fry with butter cream"...the look on Buddy's face was funny. Looks delicious.

[@mistressx4096]

I love it with chantilly cream.

[@thaliaoneal3847]

aww Carlo is getting so big aww

[@Andrea-kf9lq]

Lmao you're like the same age as him

[@yvettemercado1532]

Little Carlo said that with so much confidence lol 😂🤣

[@kay_savphillips8776]

Love this....more videos with the kids buddy please!!! They are all such amazing bakers 😊

[@annac.c.c9513]

Never cliked on a vídeo faster in my life💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙

[@ritaxxbabes4156]

Omggg i love this channel...lol carlo is getting big ❤

[@CakehouseOfficial]

thanks!

[@jior6]

Oh man, your face when your son said it was like a french fry with buttercream in it. That gave me a good laugh.

[@jupitersworld244]

Loved this! Carlose was so patient with carlose jr

[@bonjourangeleyes3215]

Yummy!!😋 This would go good with a hot cup of tea or a tall glass of milk☕🥛💙 Thanks for Sharing Buddy🤗

[@alexandriascarlett2939]

BillieJo Thompson ftlp

[@MihaelaV68]

Tomorrow I’m going to Carlos bakery in Marlton , to spend half of my check on Cannolis and Lobster tail !

[@missDynamic1970]

Love you for this! Thanks for sharing buddy 😍👌❤️

[@marykelley327]

That's Awesome Buddy! You're making me hungry brother! I love the reaction with your son.

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

Omg im dying to try something once from carlos bakery

[@choirkitty]

OMG look how big Carlo has gotten!!! I love when Buddy brings his kids in :)

[@jonviga]

Buddy is just the best, he’s made for TV!

[@hindh1256]

Thank you for the recipie , it's looks yummmmmmy

[@tasksschnur2888]

WOW, it looks sooo good! Wish I couls attempt banking some! But Ir can't. Don't know anything about banking. Lil Carlo Is so cute!!! PS. Do you offer Pasteur courses on site/ line?

[@simonabuonavolonta6390]

In Italy we call these "code di aragosta" they're delicious! Here you can find also some with cream on top and chocolate in the bottom 😍🇮🇹

[@alec984]

lobster tail vuol dire "coda 'aragosta". LoL

[@bq419]

@@alec984 wot?

[@alec984]

@@bq419 wot cosa??

[@janamelodyappleby6905]

Oh my word! They look AMASING and DELICIOUS!! They are sooooooooooo crunchy!! I’ve NEVER had one and I REEEEEALLY want one now!!

[@seaaashelll6390]

I loved this!!! How adorable and sweet! Enjoyed every second of this!! And oh my gosh the lobster tails look amazing! Yummmm🤗

[@tennisgirll18]

Can't wait to try these when I'm in New York in about two weeks...pretty sure I don't know what to choose when I'm there.. Everything always looks so good!!

[@bryanabrego610]

They are in Hoboken, new jersey. You can take a ferry from new york to new jersey then walk. You should go to the pizza shop on the corner in front of Walgreens. It's sooo good

[@littlestleaf7386]

While they are based in Hoboken NJ, they also have another bakery in Ridgewood NJ. I'm not too sure if they have expanded anymore but you can get a ferry from NY to NJ to get there :)

[@isabellam6196]

They have a NY bakery - go the hazelnut cannoli! YUM

[@tennisgirll18]

@@isabellam6196 anymore suggestions?

[@workingit3055]

@@tennisgirll18 How did your Lobster Tail Quest go? Lol. I would have pointed you to Howard Beach NY. It's the next neighborhood over from where I grew up and unlike my old neighborhood which is now very diverse, Howard Beach does tend to still lean extremely Italian.

[@moonchild271]

Finally...♥️♥️♥️

[@veronicavicente4374]

I admire all your baking skills,and how you share it with us and your Bakery ,buddy has a big ❤

[@mrssadieadler4874]

Yes yes yes yes omg yes I’ve needed this so soooooooo long thank you Carlos ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@jodielchapman2190]

I have to try this pastry from Cake Boss... that is my goal om 2020!🙏

[@choirkitty]

I hope you get the chance to - they are simply amazing!!! My husband brought me 4 home from the bakery as a surprise last year and I was in heaven. They are so flaky and light, and the cream is so rich and silky. They're pretty darn special :)

[@xHeriz0n]

His look when the little Carlos say its taste like a frenchfry xD

[@tonis204]

Carlo (Italian) Not Carlos (Hispanic) Huge difference in that one letter.

[@Zarabakes]

Love it! French fries but you put butter in it 😂😂 the best answer! So sweet! Love the lobster tails

[@angelanderson9998]

Loved this video and loved watching you guys work together. So cute ❤

[@bakingwithoutboundries7241]

wow now i am craving a lobster tail

[@fall22123]

Make those at home...yeah I'll get right on that. They look really good though.

[@tammywinters7860]

I was on vacation when this came out. I just got to watch it! Love the video! So cute! Thanks so much! So now just gotta figure out how to make the dough!❤❤❤ Ooooohhhhh! It's in the description! Yay!

[@LauraAtayde26]

Can't wait to try one. Didn't even know you had this show on you tube i can't stop watching. ❤😁

[@jessicamendoza700]

A French fri with a butter in them 😂

[@aliciaperez4862]

5:42 my face when my kids don’t know how to do something right...😑

[@analisapena3086]

Well guess who’s fault it is? It’s the person who commented right above me. 👆🏽

[@aliciaperez4862]

AwesomeAna lol I know right?! 😝

[@salwametry885]

100 /100 Carlo and Buddy. God bless you 😍

[@faiththomas2756]

I love how you love your son so much.

[@doomguy4238]

Haha i cant stop imagining the Filmcow parody of cake boss

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

Pls visit London UK

[@CelestialWay]

Awe you guys are amazing! Always love to watch Carlos Bakery no here on KZbin!! Yaass huge fan love you guys!! GO CARLOS

[@agutsygarcia3513]

Se ven deliciosaaas, aunque siento que jamás podría hacerla igual, ni parecida jajajaja te amo buddy, amo la paciencia que tienes para enseñar, es hermoso que hagas con tus hijos lo mismo que tu papá hizo contigo, te mando un fuerte abrazo desde México ❤️

[@jigging85]

Italian pastry-making is the best in the world.

[@babygirl-vi7ws]

Visit France and you’re mind will change

[@vasetta6362]

@@babygirl-vi7ws seriusly? Italy is better than france, shut up

[@vasetta6362]

@Donna Peroche and you eat carbonara with cream

[@colleenramoo8200]

Yummy 😋

[@korinaslack9733]

Love Carlo's French Fry Lobster Tail . Ha ha He's great .Thanks for sharing love this video its so cute, and your making great memories together. Keep it going.

[@SIR46661]

Great video ! I call this Sfogliatelle . Love the father to son instruction !