Ep 2. A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 2

Baking with Julia is a cooking show that features renowned pastry chef Julia Child and a rotating cast of guests, who share recipes and techniques for creating delicious desserts and baked goods. In the third season of the show, Julia is joined by her friend and fellow cooking legend Martha Stewart, as they tackle a challenging project: creating a three-tiered wedding cake.

In episode 2 of season 3, entitled "A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 2," Julia and Martha continue their mission to bake a beautiful and delicious cake for a fictional wedding. In the first part of the episode, which aired the week before, the duo carefully prepared all the components of the cake, including the layers of sponge cake, the frosting, and the decorative fondant.

Now, with all the components ready to go, Julia and Martha begin the tricky process of assembling and decorating the cake. They start by stacking the three tiers, using dowels and frosting to hold everything in place. This requires precision and patience, as any mistakes can result in a lopsided or collapsed cake.

Once the tiers are stacked, it's time to frost the cake. Julia and Martha spread a generous layer of buttercream frosting over the entire surface of each tier, working carefully to create a smooth finish. Next comes the fondant, a silky smooth sugar paste that's rolled out and draped over the cake to create a flawless, polished look. Julia and Martha demonstrate how to carefully lay the fondant over the cake and then smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles.

With the cake now covered and looking beautiful, it's time for the fun part: decorating! Julia and Martha get creative with their adornments, using colored fondant and piped frosting to create intricate patterns and designs. They also add some edible flowers, leaves, and other embellishments that will make the cake dazzle at any wedding.

Throughout the process, Julia and Martha share tips and techniques for working with fondant, frosting, and other cake decorating materials. They also joke and laugh as they work, showing that even the most daunting baking tasks can be a lot of fun with the right company.

As the episode comes to a close, Julia and Martha reveal their finished masterpiece: a stunning three-tiered wedding cake that looks almost too beautiful to eat. But, with a quick taste test, they confirm that it's also delicious, with fluffy sponge cake, creamy frosting, and just the right amount of sweetness.

For anyone interested in baking and cake decorating, "A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 2" is a must-watch episode of Baking with Julia. With Julia and Martha's guidance, even novice bakers can learn how to create a show-stopping dessert that's sure to impress.