How to Make Petit Fours

[@cobaki5894]

my mom was killed last year and i remember once getting these from the store because she really liked them but i could never remember the name & seeing this made me gasp and almost start crying because i was so happy to know what they were and that i can make them now

[@meganwatson2923]

i hope you’re okay🤍i’m sure they’ll be delicious:)

[@Sam-0827]

Omg I’m so sorry, I hope you are well

[@carolroberts4614]

So sorry you lost your mum. It's awful at any age, but dreadful when you're young(I was 19).I hope you're doing ok .

[@sgp5274]

I am so sad to hear of your loss but very happy you found THESE little gems. 🥀

[@cobaki5894]

@@carolroberts4614 i was 17 when it happened, thank you for your support

[@wy4553]

This is like the ultimate princess food. It's so dainty and pretty and adorable.

[@janinearmstrong8797]

I literally gasped because just yesterday I searched to see if John had ever done petit fours. I really appreciate this coincidence.

[@glamourandsugar1067]

How funny 😄 yes good coincidence! I’ve been wanting to do these for awhile 🌸👍🏻

[@korenejocelyn5193]

Stardens dans di

[@christalcavanaugh]

I did too 😂 I saw the thumbnail and literally gasped at how cute they are!

[@highcotton63664]

Not a coincidence, just search engine technology that records every stroke of our lives. Glad you were able to view the recipe though :)

[@carriefranklin971]

Google listens to everything we say.

[@EmmeChatterton]

Petit fours were always the fancy cake of Christmas for my family because my mom would never bake them, they were on the list of 'way too much work to create' foods along with creme wafers, divinity, macarons and others. But this seems simple enough to do, thank you!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Yeah as long as you have a mixer it seems it would come together easily.

[@Raven_Leblanc]

If others have trouble making fluffy cake: try separating your eggs into yolks and eggwhites. To the yolks you'll add the sugar and butter/creamcheese mix. Then lastly, the eggwhites need to be whisked until they can make stiff peaks. Then GENTLY fold the eggwhites with the rest of the batter as the LAST step. Good luck and have fun baking!

[@properjammy]

Great tip, thank you :)

[@cathys949]

This cake appears to be more like a pound cake than a fluffy layer cake. Using so much butter and eggs to the amount of sugar and flour will result in an enriched, firm cake.

[@tahminaislam1120]

But that doesn't go for all cake recipes though

[@Raven_Leblanc]

@Lu Cheng Yeah, very true. It's just a little thing I tend to do as an extra step when I know I'm going to have trouble with a cake. Thanks for the reply!

[@camillepepin8512]

I think for this recipe he said things would be a bit complicated during the cutting if it was a fluffy cake and that's why he didn't do it. Fluffy cakes are fragile, cutting such small cubes would flatten and crumble a fluffy cake

[@janicekennedy2047]

This was great, I would also suggest your lining the baking sheet with the used parchment paper prior to dipping the petit fours. All the drips will be caught on the parchment paper and clean up will be oh so much easier.

[@maiaallman4635]

I had petit fours with our initials on instead of a wedding cake. It was so beautiful!

[@PreppyKitchen]

I love that idea!

[@TheSkeetergirl]

Love that idea.

[@kateslippers8289]

Must have been beautiful.

[@natalieho655]

That's a great idea!! I'm not a huge fan of cake but somehow, bite sized cakes are ok.

[@dartlanddunbar5842]

What a wonderful idea!

[@melaniejo5296]

Omg! We had a bakery in Ann Arbor, Michigan and my dear father would take me downtown and this was my choice every time. Their petit fours looked just like your thumbnail! My absolute favorite thing! The Quality Bakery closed many years ago and I’ve missed these delightful treats and my father for so many years! Thank you, you made my day with just the image in the thumbnail! ❤️

[@adamchurvis1]

5:36 John, here is a useful tip I was taught, and it REALLY works great: when peeling parchment from a cake, don't lift up the parchment vertically because that tends to pull cake bits off the surface -- sometimes a lot more than you would think. Instead, pull the parchment BACK 180 degrees over itself, such that your fingers grasping the edge being pulled continuously touch the surface of the yet-to-be-peeled parchment. This peels off the parchment cleanly because now there is only a tiny line (the fold) pulling on that tiny surface area, so it's easy for the parchment to break away.

[@adamchurvis1]

​@Dillon Dasher But but but-- he Hearted my comment! That means I'm SOMEBODY now! :)

[@adamchurvis1]

@Dillon Dasher Everyone starts out that way, but I just gotta tell you, John GENUINELY knows what he's talking about, and his instruction is always spot-on. I started out making cakes with crumbs all over them because I used a wide silicone scraper rather than a narrow spreader, and it pulled chunks out of the cake, and I didn't know what a crumb coat was, and my buttercream was too stiff... And I had ZERO instruction, other than cookbooks with still photos. And the MESS! Can you say "Chernobyl"? Today I'm baking Biscuit Jaconde and evenly-layered cakes and all good things because of John and experts like him (Helen Rennie is my absolute favorite for non-baking dishes because she is scientifically minded and always shows mistakes -- one of the tenets of great instruction because we all make them, and we need to know how to get out of them with our asses intact). I wholeheartedly encourage you to stick with John's instruction, laugh at your mistakes (after documenting them and also proposed solutions), and proceed without fear. It's only flour and stuff you can cheaply replace.

[@annwithaplan9766]

@Dillon Dasher - With all due respect to him, just because someone is a perfectionist with baking (or anything for that matter), doesn't mean they know everything. Even the best can learn something from someone else. : )

[@MissBossy]

It doesn't really matter when the cake is this soft.

[@adamchurvis1]

@@MissBossy Actually, it matters quite a bit MORE when it's soft, because the crumb of soft cake is weaker than the crumb of firm cake.

[@savageyoongles6029]

Honestly, listen to your cakes is the best advice I’ve ever gotten.

[@adithimahesh7187]

The way John poured the fondant made my heart sing! I'm so so grateful I didn't have to see a whole bowl poured over and SO MUCH OF IT WASTED ON THE BAKING SHEET BELOW

[@glamourandsugar1067]

Yes it’s almost a crime to see a lot wasted - thanks for the better techniques John!

[@sgp5274]

And put one on a fork and ever-so-gently dipped the bottom third into the fondant to afford it total coverage!

[@malloryg4251]

@ Wow, way to be a downer!! This is a baking show, lighten up. And for your information, many of us ARE bothered by the idea of seeing food being wasted. Are you aware that you can be concerned about more than one thing at a time???

[@blackenedfeatherz9503]

@ you saying food waste doesnt bother you in the slightest when we have so many people in this world who are starving to death?

[@tondriasanders6306]

I’ve ALWAYS wanted to make these. Having a video to go along with the recipe I’ve never used makes it feel so much more doable. Thank you!😊

[@ET1881]

"Nodules of butter in a matrix of eggs" 😄 Love this!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you!

[@Sam-0827]

I love that he properly scrapes the bowls and dishes he uses.

[@skribulz7]

I made petite fours, once, years ago. They came out so beautiful and delicious but they were so much work that I swore I would never make them again... cut to quarantine 2020 and I found myself on the Preppy Kitchen blog, searching for a petite four recipe 😅 I’m so glad to see that you have this recipe out! Can’t wait to try it!

[@cs_fl5048]

I don't watch a lot of cooking shows. I have caught this channel a few times. I am always impressed by all the tiny teaching pearls that just come out during the discussion about the process.

[@ClovertheUnburnt]

As a virgo I can attest that even with all the measuring NOTHING IS MORE VIRGO than piping a PERFECT LITTLE ROSEBUD and saying "iT dOeSn'T hAvE tO bE pErFeCt..."

[@pajzibntabvwj6167]

Same here

[@jenniferkaplan1956]

#Accurate

[@jellycake2109]

😂😂😂I agree

[@Ash-nh6li]

I had a guinea pig named Rosebud; she was a warm grey with red eyes.

[@laurabeane8862]

My favorite "Virgo" things are petit fours, and angry kittens. But you didn't hear it from me...🤭😄😄😄

[@dineliaferrer4801]

I just absolutely love your kitchen! You definitely are the most organized and cleanest ever teacher in the kitchen. Can you don’t a show and tell of you kitchen and home decor? I learn so much from you. Thank you so much! I soooo love you! 🌹🌹🌹

[@miriammeyers1982]

Childhood memories of eating these at bar mitzvah parties (too many, when the adults weren't looking). Each one was like a separate little gift. The rose on top is a must. Thank you.

[@colleens1878]

I remember when I was younger and I wondered what type of baking pan they used to make such little tiny cakes LOL This is beautiful I love how you did this

[@sunsetskye483]

That’s such an adorable kid thing to do

[@PoetBlanderson]

That's what I thought too!!

[@andischarf3072]

Hah! tons of tiny little square pans! hahah

[@cathys949]

That is the cutest teeny little rose I ever saw! Great techniques on assembling the cakes - freezing them is such a great idea.

[@oliviaandani7295]

I need merch that says “listen to your cakes” 😂

[@alwp8758]

Yes! Love this idea 💡

[@ElizeNou]

Yesss

[@megan2176]

@@ElizeNou Yes! or Virgo Feelings! ;)

[@walterh2113]

Oh my gosh, yes plox

[@Maryam-vg5td]

LOL I LOVE THE IDEA I WOULD BE ONE OF THE FIRST ONES TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!

[@oddtaku8246]

Everytime I search up a recipe your channel comes up first and it's always so helpful.

[@Khristafer]

Piping the tiny roses was kind of absurd and I loved it so much. All tiny roses, all the time now.

[@arielrivera4938]

omg the “virgo feelings” as you measure the cake exactly in half - I LOVE it 😂 meticulous and precise virgo = excellent baker material!

[@jamesleveille-bonner4536]

Thank you SO MUCH! for the thorough directions. No one ever told me to freeze my cake squares after cutting. This makes so much sense now. And your fondant icing looks so simple. Now i need to make some room in my freezer!

[@elizafischer7229]

I'm less than a minute in and I'm already obsessed with the knobs on your oven. And i love your vibe. I'm gonna love your channel!

[@sabrinadavis8355]

Literally have wanted to make this forever but, yes, have been intimidated by it... thank you, John, for making such art look achievable!

[@squigg7107]

I’m not at all surprised that you’re a Virgo! You remind me of my Virgo dad: super friendly and warm hearted, really passionate about your job, and obsessed with perfection!

[@nadia9134]

Shoutout to all the VIRGO'S watching. We the best :D

[@PreppyKitchen]

Whoop Whoop!

[@MariVictorius]

We’re also the most annoying to people who can’t relate. 🤓

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

Whoot Whoot!

[@ClovertheUnburnt]

Yeah... thank you.

[@kimclarke5018]

I laughed at the Virgo references. I’m afraid I gave birth to one and am surrounded by five friends who are Virgos. You are totally perfectionists.

[@ambreewilliams6585]

I used to see these in the old Sears catalog as a kid, and I always wondered how they were made. Thanks for clearing up the mystery!

[@moonbubbles3046]

I absolutely adore how much it shows that you love to do what you do.

[@teapartybliss3758]

There are a lot of baking/cooking videos out there, but YOURS are truly the BEST! I can always count on your expertise and well, your recipes turn out great. I sometimes try doing my own thing because I think it’ll work, but then come back to “do it right” with your instructions. Thanks for the time and effort you put in to your channel. You are very much appreciated. :)

[@carloscassi891]

Is it only me getting stunned with John's dishwares? They are amazing!

[@erikamoore6164]

The dishes shown at the very beginning are the "Queen Victoria" pattern, made by Herendi porcelain in Hungary.

[@kathleenkirchoff9223]

Too busy drooling over the rack with copper pots.

[@jw77019]

Extremely conspicuous consumption.

[@shoqueeshequa]

@@erikamoore6164, it’s called ‘Herend’. There’s no “i”.

[@erikamoore6164]

Herend is the name. The "i" at the end is the possessive form, literally "Herend's" which is how many Hungarians refer to this china.

[@erikas974]

Ohhh my I grew up eating them in Europe but since I moved Downunder I only had them once. Nobody doing them here. I might have to learn how to bake. Looks yummy. Thanks for the memories. 🎂🍰

[@aletheiaverite]

as a French, I'm obsessed with the way you say « petits fours ».

[@cjramus1350]

I gasped

[@sickduck2951]

Me too! He called them "Petty Fours" as in "number fours that are not very nice". Ruined the whole show for me.

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

I LOVE petit fours... but the 'Virgo Feelings' was perfection! hahahaha

[@Jeffffrey0902]

These are so pretty! BTW am I the only one who likes longer videos? I love all the little tips that you give in them.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you!

[@mariee.5912]

Nope, I do too. ❤

[@marianamunoz6075]

♥️ “Listen to your cakes!” ♥️ yess! I love it!!!

[@mithramusic5909]

The nerve of you to say "it doesn't have to be perfect" when it looks like THAT! Awesome work

[@nadc-mimine2431]

Good morning, John. First I want to tell you that you are my idol and that I spend hours listening to baking tutorials. you make me laugh so much. I made the petit fours recipe in 3 steps: cream, cake and frosting. It's delicious. I added a thin layer of marzipan before dipping it. Crop marks do help. I had to add a little more water because the frosting was too thick. In short thank you! A friend from Canada.

[@gwen525600]

I laughed out loud when I saw VIRGO FEELINGS! I totally get you now. I am a Virgo (5th) and I measure twice (or 5x) & cut once with EVERYTHING! Thank you my fellow Virgo.

[@MarjoryLoebe]

5th here too and yes. To everything you said - yes.

[@gwen525600]

@@MarjoryLoebe Hello Ms Marjory, my fellow Virgo 5!

[@xxsdelphia]

I’m obsessed with ✨ v i r g o f e e l i n g s✨ it has such a “confused but supportive dad” energy, which already is the vibe John gives me. Never change 💜

[@PreppyKitchen]

LOL, thank you!!

[@livsalazar3484]

@@PreppyKitchen im a virgo too i feel the need to measure everything exactly, whether its ingredients or crafting.

[@what-oy7rx]

@@livsalazar3484 I'm a Saggitarius, complete opposite lol. Eyeballing is my signature move. 😂

[@kseniakiseleva1697]

@Ginger exactly,same thing with me xD geometry doesn't matter- but the eye's decision does xD don't care if it is not symmetrical, it is prettier, do it that way!- thank you head, but this is a geometry assignment

[@shmwmlam3953]

@@what-oy7rx I am a virgo and I am a very lazy person. So rarely measures and dont even use a ruler. I cannot remember how many times I get scolded by teachers and my mother for drawing charts like snakes in text books

[@GaramondGourmond]

Wow. A real, simple recipe. It only has 400 steps. No problem. It reminds me why I'm not into baking.

[@Lady.Tijuri]

I can easily & honestly say, this is my favorite baking channel 🥰🥰

[@amandarick4212]

This is the most beautiful kitchen I’ve ever seen!

[@alecsblayde13]

My 2 best friends are Virgos. When you said “Virgo feelings” I literally LOL’d. 😂😂

[@kanzanaveed]

9:18 "it will burn and you'll be sad." That's so empathetic of you, John💛🥺🙌

[@lukrezialaval2406]

i did not searched for this. i did not intend to make petit fours and frankly, i wanted to go to bed. but i clicked on it because your thumbnail looked just so delicious and i stayed because i really like your attitude. you have an new subscriber 🙂 (and i have a new recipe to try out with my new kenwood 😏)

[@w.lester255]

My Virgo Jupiter is singing from the increasing perfection reached by building on mistakes, while my Libra sun is totally ecstatic over the beauty of this kitchen as well as the entire conceit of tiny aesthetically pleasing cakes to eat at special events. Subscribed 1000% after "Virgo Feelings"

[@megan2176]

So pretty! They always remind me of Marie Antoinette! I remember an episode of the Great British Bake Off where bakers were criticized for their sloppy petit fours - they should have used the freezer like you did to get those nice tidy edges! Perfection, just like a Virgo! ;)

[@sgp5274]

They were hideous lumps compared to these.

[@atcqjazz]

Great video and it is such a joy to listen to your voice. I didn't even need this tutorial, I just like watching you bake and listening to your soothing voice.

[@mercedesprice6595]

I’ve always loved petit fours. This recipe actually seams feasible to try. Thanks John!

[@lauragriffin6512]

You are so fun to watch. I imagine you have a very very joyful household. Your family is so lucky to have you do all this amazing baking.

[@gauripatil793]

In my heart now are beautiful and tasty petite fours. Which are always making me want to eat. Thank you for such beautiful recipe. 😇

[@hannahmccarty5228]

Well he is just the sweetest and so fun to watch!!!

[@Uneekname]

Omg I love these little fancy cakes!

[@lynnking-tolliver5453]

I always hit like as soon as it starts! John never disappoints!

[@JM_Rosebranch]

This channel is like watching pure joy and sunshine make delicious food, and I am here for it ❤☀️ 😊

[@sgp5274]

This video is a joy, and so are you, Chef! Most petit fours out there are gruesome: dry, ugly and tasteless. Bleck. The first thing I noticed about yours are how exquisite they look. That's how a petit four should look! And then, as I watched you do every stage of the preparation, your didn't make it overly complicated. You are very straightforward and had such great tips like freezing the cubes again before glazing. And, 1.25 in. is exactly the right size, The final thin fondant (and lovely pale pink tint alternating with the natural color) and piped rosettes decoration are so simple and lovely. They absolutely give them an exquisite finish. I'd love to try a glaze it had a had a little bit of almond flavor in it.I do want to try to make some lemon curd someday soon. Thank you so much. You are really fun! Can you tell I appreciate niice nerds? Your Sagittarius friend. 🌺

[@RedDevilRaspberry]

“Virgo feelings” had me 😂😂😂 That is 💯 true! Looks delicious! 💕

[@debmacie1612]

My grandmother used to bring these as a special treat for me and my sister whe she visited. I have looked for a recipe to recreate them for years, but they were never the same…. Until now! Thank you so much.

[@marthaanneansari]

I’ve ALWAYS wanted to bake these! A baking bucket list recipe! Thank you for posting!

[@combatgirl38]

It was a lifelong tradition for my paternal grandmother to send us a few massive boxes of petit fours from the Swiss Colony magazine. I've come to see if it's a viable feat to consider and I am not at ALL shocked to see your face at the top of the list! You were Born for recipes like these. Yay!!

[@Lele-rj6ro]

I want you to do all the challenges from the Great British baking Show! You always show all the amazing tricks we need to make beautiful treats!!

[@susananderson9619]

Omg they are beautiful,i love your teeny tiny rose. Wonderfully done.

[@WillWatchAnything29]

I had a French themed Sweet 16. Had a little cake and about 32 of these little guys. Only 3 of the people I invited showed up and 1 had to go home early so we had plenty of leftovers. They were so good!

[@mymysticalwisdom3309]

I used to work in Harrod’s patisserie, our petit fours were the traditional French variety: mini eclairs, mini fruit tartlets, mini mouseline cakes. Yum!! Anyone coming to the UK needs to go have afternoon tea at The Ritz, Fortnum & Mason or at The Berkley (my personal fave)

[@wowzieee]

Petit Fours, for years I 've been telling people how wonderful these are. A mouthful of yumminess. If chocolate can t be used, can you do an icing version with fondant, to give a second option. Keep inspiring.

[@ElvenGoddess86]

there are many small tips that are cleanly added in that applies to baking and the fact that they were added made me enjoy the video more. taking into account beginers who may not know simple things like taping the pan on the counter to release air bubbles. i did that in front of a guy who baked all the time, we were 25 at the time. he had never heard of it and thought i was crazy. lol!

[@MyWalkLondon]

If you are Student, I wish you All The Best for your all upcoming exams and assignments. 💝

[@xxsdelphia]

Maaaaan, I’m a senior in high school that just cleaned up my missing/failing grades, and after this lunch/preppy kitchen break I’m gonna tackle some college admission stuff. Thank you so much!! 💕💕

[@oscara8454]

Wish me luck for my math tests.

[@jennifermcguire8867]

@Delphia and Oscar - Good luck and good vibes ♥️ on your school work.

You are very thirsty for approval.

[@aletheiaverite]

Yes I am watching cooking videos instead studying, stop judging me!!!!

[@lindaliang3825]

I am always dieting, and just recently I had a type of petit four for my birthday. (It was actually a mini Charlotte rasp. mousse cake). However, I can't believe that you're so neat and efficient at baking petit fours, John Kanell. Originally, I thought that your petit fours was to have only 1 flavor wedged between the cake, but gasped when you flipped the two cakes together with buttercream and jam...What amazing talent you have! Thank you for the video lesson.

[@vic-1o7]

i was today years old when i found out that what i thought were called "petifor" are just petit fours pronounced in an american accent 😭😭😭 help this recipe looks so good, i'd never thought of freezing my cakes! you're a genius :)

Today years old? Is that a French accent?

[@vic-1o7]

@ help what no girl it's just a meme i'm dutch

[@TheMistressMisery]

As a native French speaking person, I had serious issue listening to him saying it like that >.< lol

[@DWemer82]

Im glad I'm not the only one whose ears hurt when he said petite fleur...

[@annette069]

I had to replay that a few times to see if that was really what I'd heard. As a Canadian I've never in my life heard it pronounced that way!

[@rhodaknight5707]

Pretty ! The plate is so beautiful too! We just made these .. Mr John. You're a great happy teacher.

[@drasiella]

Your kitchen is the urban cottagecore fantasy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

I love it!

[@jennifernunez1443]

I really enjoy you and your show! You have a wonderful attitude! I have never had a petite fours and can not find them at all. So I really appreciate your sharing your recipe! And all of your recipes!

[@puppychen6947]

I’m going to try and make this for Christmas dinner this year, wish me luck! Edit: it did.... not turn out to well, it was so dense and heavy I couldn’t cut it without it falling apart 😢 everything tasted good though Edit 2: I made the cake into cake balls and now it’s good!

[@RR-on4sk]

🤣😂 at least they were good tasting! They def aren't easy to bake. I worked at a place that charged 1.50 per square

[@dineliaferrer4801]

Maestro, for me, you ARE the sweetest therapy! I 🥰 you!!!!

[@azuregiant9258]

I....have.....been......wanting to make these so badly lately!! I just couldn’t find a recipe I had confidence in! What a great end to the day 🥳🧁

[@glamourandsugar1067]

Haha me too 🤣 and my birthday is coming up - it’s a good time to try them 💕👍🏻

[@SueK2001]

First time viewer. Obsessed with your range and all that copper! I’m now excited to try this petit four recipe!

[@KHTimeProtecter]

Not just Virgos. I’m a Pisces and I need all my measurements to be perfect (as in, I’d probably also use a ruler in the kitchen). If not, I get anxious.Thank you, family genes, for making me like this. 😝

[@shaniquamichaux1422]

Aries here and same. I think it's more based off of personality types. type A lol

[@Lady1nMN]

Same! Haha #piscesproblem 😆

[@lulububu721]

What beautiful petit four…..I just love them, so dainty and pretty!! You make it look as easy as pie lol Thank you so very much for sharing your recipes and videos with us, so enjoyable to watch and listen to. Enjoy your weekend! 💕……Tina……💕

[@bestfriendsforlife6238]

I have no idea what this is but since John posted it I’m watching it! ❤️ ❤️

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@siya6016]

sameeee lol

[@bestfriendsforlife6238]

@@PreppyKitchen just finished watching it and I enjoyed it (obviously) it was very informative and I’m hoping to make it soon ☺️

[@dodoandoua]

Me 2 😅😅

[@sherryhudson9075]

They are tiny ladies cakes. Used at teas and showers

[@alondra7656]

i literally live for the times you mention your virgo tendencies!! you’re my favorite virgo ♍️❤️

[@reemamukherjee6781]

i want to be John's 'local friend' just so i can receive such gifts often :'3💛

[@DarlitaStephens]

This video is outstanding! I have a petit four recipe but yours sound even better with the cream cheese in the cake and white chocolate pourable fondant...you can't go wrong with cream cheese, sour cream, or buttermilk in a cake. I am excited to try these out. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@dylancotrioa8659]

I've never caught a video this early great stuff this made my day, can't wait to make it 😋

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Msa182]

In this crazy world, Preppy Kitchen remains my safe place ♡ I tell u this right here just makes me believe in dreams again

[@TheKlutz31013]

I don’t even bake but I love this channel so much! It’s so calming and useful to watch all of these recipes ❤️

[@JessaKhepera]

The virgo feelings hit right into my soul! I love it!

[@x2dep4u2cx]

OMG!!! PRECISION TO THE MAX! I love it 😍😍 YOU ARE EVERYTHING!! This is definitely on my list to make next.

[@lisaquinlan1292]

This is the first video I have seen that you have done and I love your approach! I like how you provide the rationale for what you do

[@alexderks8923]

I never stop being freaked out by the lack of electric kettles in the US. Never before in my life have I heard the phrase "hot water fresh out of the microwave." Consider me shook.

[@miriamrobarts]

They aren't very common, but some of us have electric kettles. (Although, I think my mom got one after visiting the UK & using them there!) I think one is just as easy as the other.

[@lowen4231]

Hi, maybe because we already have so many appliances to be plugged in, not enough counter space, and we've already got the microwave right there. That's me, anyway.

[@miriamrobarts]

@@lowen4231 Yes, I'm not sure if I'd get one if I had my own kitchen (for the reasons you mentioned), but my Mom really likes hers & they are quite nice when a small group of people are having hot chocolate together. :) ☕️

[@miriamrobarts]

The phrase "fresh out of the microwave" sounds so strange regardless of the item coming out! Ha, ha!

[@beccag2758]

“Hot pots” are common in the US though. They’re considered college dorm staples but tend to be cheaper than electric kettles (I’ve never used an electric kettle but I’m guessing they’re more versatile/sturdy than hot pots)

[@juliebrandenburg5125]

This cake is really really good. Its special. Not just a throw together cake. Soooooo good.

[@sarahkamar8492]

Hi thanks so much John I love your videos they always work and are sooo good I’m hoping to make one of your recipes this weekend . Can’t wait!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you Sarah and Happy Baking!!

[@hottubmobilenils2133]

The Petit Four reminds me of my childhood , my Grand Mother use to serve these amazing cakes , she always made every thing special . Wonderful video , thank you .

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

That looks delicious 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@sgayles11]

Your petit fours look so elegant! Thanks for the receipe and techniques. 🇫🇷

[@todaysfoodrecipe6899]

I ve never hear of these. But these look very yummy I love these little fancy cakes. 🎂nice sharing👍God bless u.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michelesaint1662]

HUGE in the 70s for baby showers!

[@confranfan]

This guy is the rock-star of the baking world. He never disappoints. Great recipes and easy to follow every time. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You really are the best. Bake on brother!!!