Balancing act: how to create a harmonious cake with Le Cordon Bleu London
Raspberry and chocolate chouquette, see page 72
Making the same basic cakes and pastries can be dull if you’re a frequent baker, so you will naturally want to expand your repertoire and experiment with new ingredients and flavour pairings. But as you start to get creative with your bakes, it’s easy to overcomplicate them and you should bear in mind that you need a cake which is balanced in flavour and texture, as well as being visually appealing.