Good Eats (1999)

S6E15 The Icing Man Cometh

Cake may be delightful, but let’s be honest—without frosting, it’s merely sweet bread (not sweetbreads). Alton Brown takes on the challenge of creating an improved buttercream before constructing a layer cake entirely from scratch, using tools sourced from his neighborhood hardware store. Recipes featured include Buttercream, Ganache, and Writing Chocolate.