4 Levels of Carrot Cake: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2019
- We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - an amateur, a home cook, and a professional - to make their version of a carrot cake. Once each was done and out of the oven, we asked a food scientist to review their work. Whose carrot cake made the grade?
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Daniel seems like the type of guy who grew up always wanting to be on a cooking show and practiced his own catchy lines in front of a mirror
gfan105 also can’t actually cook*
"My cake has [spins arms] . . . two layers."
He’s corny
No one wants unrehearsed catchy lines.
He looks like he bullied the level one chef in high school lmao
The fact that the level one chef didn’t use cake box mix is impressive in and of itself
I know, right? If these are the level 1 chefs, is someone who uses a box mix level 0?
Carly Hamilton Probably cooks not chefs?
Level 1.75
I was thinking that too. He’s closer to a level 2, maybe 1.7 lol
Is your profile picture really you? You have very pretty skin!! Beautiful skin tone😊
You know it's level 3 when the portion is small
its gourmet carrot cake...
@Maxwell58SSC so people won't get full immediately and they can enjoy lots of meal types
@Maxwell58SSC In gourmet places you'll have 4-9 courses, so they give you small portions, so you can enjoy all of them instead of 1-2 normal sized dishes ;)
@Maxwell58SSC Exactly :D I waited an Titanic Menu dinner one time at Rayanne House in Belfast and it lasted a few hours, started with some champagne, there were 9 courses and everyone left full :) also, some dishes are impossible to eat in large quantities because of how rich they are
@@annagoldfinch9517 this comment just remind why i love internet
I swear I've seen Daniel in like five different hallmark movies
They only have like six actors man.
@@theyankeeravenclaw And 1 girl.
@@theyankeeravenclaw six is stretching it. They just have an actor copier and the ink runs out so they have different shades of brown to blonde hair
Daniel Victor.....yeup
And glee I swear
Chef #1: Hi, I'm chef #1
Chef #2: Hi, I'm chef #2
Chef #3: greetings lower life-forms. I have existed since the dawn of the universe, crafting recipes on the Flames of the brightest stars. Countless suns have been my stove, countless asteroids have been my foot holds. I crafted the mightiest of all utensils, in the Big Dipper, to serve Delicacies prepared by yours truly. Bow before my culinary Majesty!
I love this
this is an underrated comment
Ha!
It’s almost 2 am and I’m laughing hysterically at this
... And I've been a chef for over 9 years. So, 10 years then.
Y'all need to bring back real level one chefs smh, John is about to evolve
We Need cheesecake guy, Steven back
@@jennifern3753 Four levels of cheesecake.
Anyone gonna tell me what smh is?
@@timsal0.0 shaking my head
@@brendaajamu7152 dont really get it
I love this comment section, it's like a secret club where only people who watched more that 10 episodes can understand the comments 😁
Exactly what's going through my head while I'm scrolling :P
I love this comment section. The good natured snark is just what I need in my day.
Honestly;, also they needed Frank he would grow all of his own ingredient smh😩😡
necika996 I wonder if there’s a discord for 4-level fans. I need to be part of that community.
@@FrancesBaconandEggs MAKE ONE....
Daniel: “Who wants a giant chunk of carrot in their cake?!”
Also Daniel: * adds giant chunks of carrot on top of his cake *
^^Underrated comment
The difference is 'in' and 'on'!
Aht aht- he used the sugar to cancel out the carrot properties so it gets a pass
smh Frank would have used his own freshly grown carrots.
And milled the flour as well
At least he didn’t put a cheesecake in it
Esinam Adzo lolllllllll 😂🤦🏾♀️
he would have grown carrots during the video
That's what you do when you love people, you grow your own carrots. 😂
Level one is such a wildcard category, some are almost level two like this guy and then there is the guy who made a sundae with melted ice cream and his bare hands.
LMAOOOOO I’ve got to watch that
@@lameduck1753 yea I'm pretty sure it was Steven
@@stormwright8300 it was steven
Jasmine Forcer Here you go ua-cam.com/video/rMQfRyzNXtE/v-deo.html
STEPHEN
Daniel: Vegetables in desserts don't make sense.
Also Daniel: *adds berries to a grilled cheese*
True so true
I remember that lol
that's the norm in europe
@@adorablerepresentativemcfo9892 I like my grilled cheese with fruit. I never saw a problem until I read the comments. More for me.
I cant forgive him for that
"Hi, I'm Daniel. I'm a level 2 chef with level 11 eyebrows."
and level 20 smile
And lvl 100 body
I need his @
If Daniel is a level 11 eyebrows boi, I am a level 1000 eyebrows boi.
@@giornogiovanna4602 iamdanielvictor on insta
The most important thing to note: none of the chefs used raisins in their recipes.
what demon uses raisins
Ikkaku Madarame um... several bakeries
Nickey Nguyen it should b forbidden 🚫
Ikkaku Madarame I don’t like raisins myself 😂 but it’s used a lot (and I freaking love your profile pic)
i saw raisins in John's
The level one chef is borderline level two.. he's too good to be just level one.. bring Emily or Steven back.. I miss their ketchup and cheese cake.
I know right like level one chef is supposed to be the one buying preshredded carrots and a box mix 😭
I like Stephen on the show
@@zaidiqbal287 I like him too but damn boy is too skilled😂
Emily is the one supposed to Level Up
Emily’s and Steven’s carrot cake would be store bought carrot cake. They just probably aren’t skilled enough
There are only 2 actual level one chefs and those are Steven and Emily a.k.a Cheesecake boy and Ketchup girl
Your comment makes me laugh so hard. Lol... 😂
PandaSoldaat The New Fireboy and Watergirl
Looool
I feel like the girl who did the chocolate chip cookies in the very first video of this type was also proper level one, because you could really tell the difference between her cookie and the others. But in this case it just feels like level 1 is a less decorated cake.
She put ketchup on french toast
When Level 1 used nuts, he won this round already for me.
Yes. What is carrot cake without walnuts?
The level 1 chef has a level 10 heart. Love that guys vibe
TNX Trailer’s GIVE ME YOUR VIBE 🖐
TNX Trailer’s ikk he was so wholesome 🤩
Totally. He's a Lorenzo in the making ❤
999th like
TNX Trailer’s same he’s adorable
daniel seems like if a golden retriever turned into a human
Vail J ROLF
exactly lol
😂
r/rareinsults
REE E not an insult!! more like a compliment
If frank was here he would’ve been like “so first you’re gonna have to make an investment on a farm to grow your carrots and raise your cows for the milk and cream”
“But before that you have to assemble the oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and other atoms required to assemble the cow”
John finishing up with the frosting - "and I do like to actually lick these" lol so cute. It sounded very matter of fact like it was an important step for making his cake
If you don't lick them the recipe it's not going to work 😂
Everything Daniel says is ruined by his eyes saying "I know I'm hot"
Yesss 😂 perfect wording 👌
Well his eyes aren't wrong.
You can tell the kind of person he is compared to John, in that he has said to them "Yeah, I'm a level 2 chef" and John has said "Oh gosh I suppose I'm a level 1 chef?" and then look at their actual ability 😂😂 I aspire to that level of cockiness.
@@lazenbear never claimed they were 😁 😁 😁
Facts
“As a kid, we used to LICK the spatula, but there’s raw egg in here so I’m not gonna-“
Me: “𝘾𝙊𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿"
44EllaBonbon44 and that is why he is level one !
You lick the spatula no matter WHAT.
He’ll eat cucumbers on a taco but he won’t lick the spatula....🤨
The whole reason he shouldn’t lick the spatula is because of the raw flour, more likely to get sick from that than eggs
Right! There's nothing wrong with raw egg. If kids can do it and never get sick, you know it's safe.
I feel like the food scientists don't get much love the lady in this vid really gave some nice insights that could really help out If you try to bake this cake yourself.
Tbh i never watch them
She’s not my favorite of the scientists 😕
I watch specifically for the food scientist!
I was looking for this comment!
@@kaonashiyakuza same
Gosh i love John, he's the sweetest
Vania Marcela Esparza Tiznado if I was gay (I’m not btw) I would be together with him the second I meet him
A real level one chef would have used a cake mix. John's almost level two
When I saw he was actually grating his own carrot and not just using store bought shredded carrot, and actually used a seive to sift his flour, I knew he was at least like a 1.6
They're raising the bar after the cheesecake guy-
True
a real level 1 chef would add an entire cheesecake to the mix
His cake looks like a pile of poop
You know stephen would have ”accidentally” made a cheesecake
_you put the pumpkin into the batter_
lmao
He would've used half a cheesecake to make carrot cake
Savant OW D_rase I’m watching you
I'd be okay with that.
Level 5 chef: so this recipe will take 3 years
fleurtje fleur AKA the level 3 pizza chef
First you grow your own carrots
That'd be Frank, he's still growing his carrots
Frank*
"I'll grow the carrots and wheat first"
Level one chef is so adorable he always looks so happy 😁 I would totally eat every one of those cakes they looked all very delicious
“i never understood how vegetables could be put in dessert food” says the man who put fruit in a grilled cheese
Edit: this is a joke, i was not at all being serious
Hahahahaha that man is crazy
ROFL. That's right, he did. Good one!!!
At least he’s hot
THIS!
WHAT?!?
I guess I missed one of these vids!
When John evolves into a level 2 chef he becomes a Lorenzo
No, no one can compare to lorenzo he is his own god
Hahaha same thinking
WHY IS THAT SO TRUE
I thought it hahahaha
Like a Pokemon! 😂
Can we take a second to acknowledge how gorgeous the food scientist is? Like I'm literally in awe.
Daniel isn't the food scientist
@@mysharona6754gurl
I'll never trust this level two chef, not after what he did to that grilled cheese.
exactly. What is he talking about "i didn't understand how vegetables could go in dessert" after putting blueberries in grilled cheese sandwich.
He's the grilled cheese guy who literally grilled the cheese? Jesus Christ 😂
@@phobusapollo2591 No sir, he's the grilled cheese guy who added BLACKBERRIES like a sociopath.
@@sparklelover48 he's too sexy, people are dishonest with him.
@@sparklelover48 fruit in a grilled cheese is not a weird combination at all
Daniel is the type of guy my mom wishes I would date
That level one dude I think is what my mom thinks i would date
n
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@@veterinarian1384 with that attitude, you're probably not gonna get anybody :b
Random Girl not planning on it
@@veterinarian1384 good to know :)
Random Girl :)
John is not a level 1 chef at all, HES like. 1.5
We need Steven back, I want to see a cheesecake in a carrot cake.
he was definitely level 1 in the older vids, but there are stuff he just makes right I guess
@@abouttime837 everything i saw from him was great
@@anguta216 Except overmixing the batter. Not a crime but that's why he's 1.5 and not 2.
Axbii John knows way too many recipes to be a mere level 1
I will eat anything that level 2 chef is cooking.. damn.
Randy Jaeya So you want to eat blackberry grilled cheese????
I'd like to eat him
Doesn’t need to make a snacc if he’s already looking like a snacc
Zealot Of The Orchard i love this comment so much lmao
Gay
You can tell level 3 knew exactly what she was doing, that's goals in life .
Daniel: "I use the small grate settings because I don't like having big chunks of carrot"
*Later*
"I'm going to put giant carrot coins on top"
I think it's because those have a different texture compared to grated carrots baked within the cake.
maybe he did that knowing he'd have the big chunks on top and having both would be overkill
He did it because he doesn’t know what he’s doing, Lol.
The one on top is soft to eat
You can easily take off the carrot coins if you don't want them
Let's be honest, the best trio was Emily, Lorenzo and Frank. Nothing can top that.
YESSSS that one was my favorite
And rosemary
oooo yes, they were great
一Rүυккιтσυsεη. Emily would have just added ketchup to this somehow
Yes queen
My honest favorite part is where each of them take a bite of their own and all three have the same reaction. Just nice and wholesome
I know this video is pretty old, but I came back for the method and I got to say, John seems like that Teacher who assures his students that everything's going to be okay no matter what. Such pleasant vibes that I feel we need more people like him.
Also, anybody else notice those burn sort of marks on Tracy's arms? Whoah. Means a lot to be a chef!
They should have a competition at each level.
Level 1: Stephen vs Emily
Level 2: Beth vs Lorenzo
Level 3: Frank vs everyone else
Doesn't need to be a VS... A collaboration!
*Frank vs Penny*
Probably not how this works but Frank has my vote
Hahahahaha Frank the Chef
@@jbuford04 But if it was a collaboration, we'd end up with a burnt ketchup cheesecake.
Where's Frank who'd probably have an entire carrot farm in his backyard?!
Okay that actually made me chuckle. Thanks for the laugh
He probably doe though 😂
and also john looks like he is a walking snapchat filter
Probably his carrots is not yet ready to be harvest
He's probably busy making his own soil for the carrots to grow.
Love Tracy and Penny for their Bakery knowledge and expertise.
She sounds like she could break down at any moment
kinda worried cuz at 6:33 she has bruising on her arms
Erika Ogbebor Tbh I think those are cuts. I feel kinda sorry for her :(
@@erikaogbebor1345 i noticed that too
@@user-uo2jy3kd5m They're probably burns, not cuts. She's a professional chef. She handles hot implements in a fast paced, stressful environment. Accidents happen.
@@tdylan - That was my first thought as well. They look like oven burns.
The Golden Trio
Level 1: Emily
Level 2: Lorenzo
Level 3: Frank
They’re the ones who make this series so great
Agreed.
Faiz Ali John or Steven for level 1 for level 2 maybe Daniel
BETH
And level 4: Rose
@@tareka8488 tru dat
Why is level 3 chef acting like this carrot cake killed her dad?
i love this
might be cus of the bruises on her right arm..
@@TheGrewzor i saw those too, also look at the ladies eyes at 12:57
She's either nervous, hates the recipe, or does drugs.
@@tankstone3 maybe all 3 lmao
Oh my God why did I get so happy when he put rainbow sprinkles on his carrot cake?!?
“Hi, I’m Daniel and I’m a level 2 chef” Me- Hi Daniel 😍
John sifted his flour and grated fresh carrots! That's at least level 1.5
Level five chef: “Our first step is to plant the carrot seeds...”
Carl Sagan: "If you wish to make a carrot cake from scratch, you must first invent the universe."
Do you know who frank is?
@@skinnylegend3487 yeah frank lampard
First you need to become the carrot
But before that, we need to construct lentivirus vectors to transfect our carrot cell culture so we can genetically engineer it to really maximize its flavor and nutrients
I actually like John and enjoy watching him whenever he’s on. Seems really polite
Let’s be honest, the level one guys cake probably tasted the best.
you're kinda right about that imo
Yep 😂
Daniel is a goddamn snacc.. but I still haven't gotten over him putting berries on his sandwich.
Perfect example how beauty isn't everything hahaha
ARMYYYYYYYYYY
Haven't y'all ever heard of sweet and savory 😤 Try raspberry jalapeño jam on your sandwiches next time
bruh you gotta say he is pretty likeable
@@Dsco1251 Thank you!! People act like tastes cant blend well
“No real science here”
Food Scientist: Am I a joke to you?
yeah, she kinda is. I remember when I used to learn about cooking techniques from the scientist.
Baking is an exact science sister 😂
You literally copied my comment but ok
I was the 1k like😎
SeanNub or you know two people can make the same easy joke
Level 3 chef : *“okay let’s start by buying our property to build a farm”*
But first we gotta wash dishes at a restaurant and eat ramen for 13 years to save up the money.
That's Frank
@@hazeldecker622 I already did that and I'm still poor. Lol.
The home cook seems to always win in these. The previous one was the banana bread which looked sooo amazing and now its the carrot cake. You just can't go wrong with home cooked
I wish they’d get the chefs to taste each others food at the end
I don't think they film them on the same day
@@decatylen4559 Yeah, I suspect they have the actors do a few recipes on a shoot. Whatever they have time for.
This comment needs to reach them somehow!!
Wowz they’re not actors.
Or even better if they taste each other cakes
I really just want all the chefs to taste each other’s food 😩.
They’re there on different days
That's never going to happen.
I bet y’all are fun at parties 🥳
That would be perfect!
Same
Daniel should have his own UA-cam channel, he is entertaining and wholesome 😊
Level 2 chef knew exactly what he was doing with those smiles
Daniel: I shred my carrots small because I didn't like big chunks of carrots
Also, Daniel: *puts big chunks of carrots on top of the cake*
Level 1: Hi I’m John
Level 2: Hi I’m Daniel
Level 3: I invented flour
Fingering Things Aahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahah
Something I've noticed is that the home cook's food almost always looks the most appetizing
Dude, dividing up the frosting to make sure you have frosting for each layer is genius!
the “if stephan were there, he would have added half a cheesecake in it” is the new “if emily were there she would have added ketchup in it” joke
More like the new if erin was here she would say it's not vegan.
Now the new thing is actually "If Daniel was here he would add berries to everything"
Don’t forget adding berries to it
yes.
Maknyo 😂
Level 3: "I'm not using cinnamon. I am using a five-spice blend."
Me: *gasp*
😂
S H O O K
Sorry, I will never use 5 spice in carrot cake.
Pikachu face
me: interesting, I actually have some five spice mix in the pantry, let me just get... of COURSE you're going to mix your own! .... -_-
Amateur: Just get it done
Home Cook: Look what I can do!
Expert: THIS is how it’s done!
No one:
Literally no one:
John: THE UNICORN IN ME
Level 1: Imperfection is good
Level 3: Hold my scales
😆😆😆😆😆
I like to take advice from all of them, and then I wanna go make my own version based off of all three creations
Level 1 chef seems like a really nice guy
Elena yeah he uses turkey in his taco’s
@@lukasyee2296 Lmao besides that😂
So is the second level
i agree!
frogthis
What do you mean wth? He does seem like a really nice person
Is nobody going to talk about the fact that Daniel just put CARROTS ON TOP OF HIS CAKE? JUST CARROTS??!
They're not "just carrots", come on. Carrots are naturally quite sweet and he candied them while cooking them, so they probably taste delicious.
I need a support group to explain why Daniel isn't shown more. He's literally the cooking show dream. He explains everything with a decollete voice, smiles with every comment, and is so beautifully camera aware.
John's cooking is more like a 1.5, but his personality is an absolute 10.
Yes! He's completely charming
He seems like a psychopath
Ikr!
A psycho who doesnt know how to make a fukin chicken sup
@@levisenpai124 and a 🌮 taco
Frank: i actually have a carrot farm in my backyard.
Frank: I hand mix the soil I plant the carrots in.
Emily: I put ketchup on my carrots, because I’m a monster.
Stephon: I like to put cheesecake in my carrots
Lorenzo: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Everybody picks up a can of "non-stick spray." Quick! Spot the episode sponsor!
level two is always the best in these videos because they know what they’re doing unlike level one but they use good yet affordable ingredients and don’t have the ego of the master chefs:)
Hi, I’m Amal and I’m a Level 0 Chef. I buy my carrot cake at my local bakery 😐
Carrot cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner?!!! Pfft amateur I eat it in one sitting, ten minutes and it’s all gone. 😂 😂 no but no joke my fat ass will gobble it up it’ll be lucky if it lasts past a day.
Lol! 😄😄😄😄
Same
Im lv -1
*I eat carrots AND cake seperately*
😂😂
John: I’m a unicorn
Daniel: I like berries and cheese
Tracy: Spicy cake
berries and cheese is good
@@apple8580 I agree, salty fat (cheese) will pair and contrast nice with something sweet and acidic (berries)
@Green Devil I dont wantbto take the fun out of it I just don't want people to think ew cheese and fruit for anything other than a cheese board
The food scientist has the most fascinating accent.
Indeed
so here you go
Regular Food scientist: Rosemary
Substitute Food scientist: Black Julia child
HOW DID DANIEL NOT GET HIS OWN SHOW? HE'S SO PERFECT
I swear the Level 1 chefs in the more recent videos have gotten better and the Level 2s have gotten worse.
Actually... not gonna lie... I kinda agree....
Yeah, it's no longer "experienced home cook." But "someone who has knowledge on cooking." Early level 2 chefs can open their restaurant just fine. Not as fancy as level 3, but as practiced, quick, and delicious as them.
Hmm...not really. From what I can tell most people’s disagreements with the lvl 2 chef comes down to personal preference. Like the complaints about putting berries in his grilled cheese or using mayo instead of butter.
Neither of those things make the dish inherently terrible or indicates a lack of skill. But some people immediately reject the idea and claim it would be disgusting with little basis. Eating cheese with fruit isn’t novel, and mayo is just an oil substitute that spreads easier than butter. While personal preference has its place, it doesn’t necessarily dictate whether or not he’s any less of a hobbyist cook. Which is what I think the level 2 chef is supposed to represent.
Edit: rather, I find the level 1 cooks to be a little too skilled. I always believed they were supposed to represent someone who has dabbled in the kitchen and may or may not have made the dish in the past. So they’d be the one following a recipe they found online or a relative, use very plain/great value type ingredients.
Joseph Levy they gotta bring lorenzo back
hell yeah Lorenzo the goat
We need Lorenzo to have his own level so he’s on every episode
level 2.8 chef
Agreed
He’s my favorite lol
Level L- meaning both Lorenzo and Likable
Level 69420
All 3 cakes look amazing. The chef have their own styles..
Daniel is adorable. Such a great personality!
"you don't want a yolk in your mouth"
Bold assumption.
Giggity
How to spot the professional chef?
-Oven burn marks on right arm.
That doesnt seem professional
jenniferkimble85 they literally cook for a living there’s obviously gonna be a slip up
Why right?
@@larryhadalittlelamb i guess
@Bio Kimistry are you? 😒
_"I don't know why we use cream cheese to frost cake, it just pair so nicely, it's the perfect accompaniment"_ Yes, that's why we use it to frost cake, because it's the perfect accompaniment.
"All dry ingredients here, so no real science here"
He is literally about to be reviewed by a food scientist.
Hi I'm Daniel and...
*Me* : Ooo, a _berries on cheese_ guy.
Coat it with mayo
Ok but fruit and cheese platters are an actual thing though
@@slimeb0y_ strawberry and cheese, don't judge
Wayathin which episode??
But Emily would put ketchup
I love how John talks about his mum,.you can tell he really loves her❤️
You can see how many scars the chef has at 9:20 omg not just the ones on her arms but you can see some on her hands too from maybe hot oil that got splattered on her
The amount of effort the chefs have togo through astonishes me RESPECT 👏👏
Kid: Hey mom! When's the carrot cake ready?
Mom: Oh just wait overnight for the topping to be done!
Kid: @#!%
I AM JUST A KID WHAT WITH THE SWEARS
Stephen: I’m just gonna add carrots to this cheesecake...
Emily: my favourite frosting is ketchup
I’m just going to add this cheesecake to these carrots*
DW / M that’s the joke
thank you, someone finally said this!
when daniel said "overstimulate" and "gyrate" in the same sentence my mind went to a really dark place
Dirty* ;)
Same. That dark place was his bedroom.
Can't say I blame u
When I first saw him I was like "big buff daddy Daniel"
Brad Loomis last video he said ‘macerate the fruit’ and I heard something else
Level 3 chef:
To start this recipe you'll need to grow your own wheat for 2 years until you get the perfect yield.
Does anyone else want to hug John for an hour? He's adorable. So cheerful.
Level 2 chef is like: "no one wants **something** in their cake"
Thats not a level 2 chef... its a hot person saying “dirty”. 😂
MNM KJ hah
Hahahahaha
@Kevin Le omg
Lol😂
@Kevin Le lmao
I think the scientist did a great job on this one. There doesn't seem to be much difference between level 1 and level 2 other than slightly different recipes.
Carrot cake is such a simple dessert that even the level 3 chef didn't have that much difference from the other "chefs". It's just a fundamentally delicious cake.