In a video, Alex attempts to make a giant raindrop cake, a Japanese dessert typically made with agar agar, sugar, and water. After several failed attempts, Alex finally succeeds on the fifth day. The journey includes experimenting with different ratios of agar agar to water, trying different types of agar agar (flakes vs. powder), and using various techniques to set the cake. Alex also makes a brown sugar syrup to serve with the cake. The final result is a clear, delicate cake that holds its shape and is topped with soybean flour and brown sugar syrup, making for a refreshing summer dessert.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The host, Alex, is trying to make a giant raindrop cake.
2. Raindrop cake is a Japanese dessert that typically consists of water, sugar, and agar agar.
3. Agar agar is a powder or flake made from algae or sea kelp.
4. Agar agar can be found in most health food stores, Amazon, or Asian markets.
5. There are two types of agar agar: powder and flakes.
6. The host initially used agar agar flakes, but switched to powder after consulting with Rie.
7. The host used bottled spring water instead of tap water to make the raindrop cake.
8. The host experimented with different ratios of agar agar to water to achieve the right consistency.
9. The host used a metal cake bowl with no bottom edge to create a spherical shape.
10. The host added a bouquet of flowers to the bottom of the bowl, but they did not stay in place.
11. The host used a different bowl and adjusted the ratio of agar agar to water to achieve a better result.
12. The host made three test batches with different ratios and bowls.
13. The host used a technique of dissolving agar powder in cold water before heating it up.
14. The host made a brown sugar syrup to accompany the raindrop cake.
15. The host successfully flipped the raindrop cake and achieved a spherical shape.
16. The host added soybean flour and brown sugar syrup as toppings to the raindrop cake.
17. Raindrop cake is typically served with roasted soybean flour and black syrup.
18. The host took five days to perfect the recipe and achieve the desired result.