Sunday, August 8, 2010

Carrot Tort & Napoleon Gateau

This week in theory chef demonstrated the assembly of 2 different cakes.
Carrot Tort.  Carrot cake is layered and covered with cream cheese frosting.  
After the cake is entirely covered and smooth, almond are pressed onto the sides and small circle of pistachios are pressed into the center.  Mini Carrots made out of orange marzipan and shaped, and a small pistachio is stuck in the top.
Using an off set spatula a spiral patter is made on the cake, the cake is divided into 12 pieces, a bulb is piped onto each piece, and a carrot is laid on each bulb.

Napoleon Gateau. 3 Layers of baked puff are sandwiched with pastry cream.
Next whipped cream is spread around the sides, filling in any gaps, and it is pressed with almonds. 
Poured fondant is poured on to the top, then immediately dark chocolate concentric circles are piped onto the cake.  Then the tip of a paring knife is dragged towards the center.