In this episode of "Arcade with Alvin," Alvin attempts to recreate the cake from the popular video game "Minecraft." Initially, he follows the in-game recipe, which consists of wheat, milk, eggs, and sugar, but the result is a dense, pancake-like cake. Alvin then decides to make a traditional cake, using a recipe that includes whole eggs, egg yolks, whole milk, and vanilla paste. To decorate the cake, he creates a sweet berry coulis using raspberries and sugar, which he sets with gelatin. The cake is then frosted with a white chocolate French buttercream, and the berry coulis is arranged on top in a pattern resembling the game's pixel art. The final result is a visually stunning and delicious cake that Alvin proudly presents and devours.
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3. The recipe for the Minecraft cake includes wheat, a bucket of milk, and eggs.
4. The recipe requires one egg.
5. The ingredients are combined in a specific order on a crafting table.
6. The cake is baked at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
7. The cake has no leavening agent and resembles a pancake.
8. The cake is made with a ratio of 1 part egg, 2 parts sugar, 3 parts flour, and 3 parts milk.
9. The cake is baked in a square greased cake pan.
10. The cake is not successful and is turned into French toast sticks.
11. A new cake recipe is used, which includes whole eggs, egg yolks, whole milk, and vanilla paste.
12. The cake is baked in a 350-degree oven for 60-70 minutes.
13. The cake is frosted with a white chocolate French buttercream.
14. The frosting is made with egg yolks, sugar, and unsalted butter.
15. The cake is topped with sweet berry coulis squares.
16. The berry coulis is made with raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
17. The cake is chilled and frozen to set the frosting.
18. The cake is cut into clean, sharp edges to resemble the pixels in the game.
19. The cake is served with a slice.
20. The cake and buttercream are not too overbearing.
21. The sweet berry on top ties the whole thing together.
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