The science of nerdy science cakes
Cake baking is science! In this popular science talk, I explain how:
- Proteins give whipped egg whites a solid structure
- How you can measure the yield-stress of merengue with simple kitchen tools
- How you make pretty cake decorations without coiling.
Kitchen experiments engage students and are perfect for building intuition! And as a bonus, we often get something delicious to eat afterwards ?
A big thanks to Dag Backer for producing the video, and to Linn Katrine Hirsi and Simen Kjellin at the Science Library for organizing.