Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Toasting pecans without burning
• • Achieving the ribbon stage when whisking eggs and sugars
• • Browning butter to the correct color without burning
• • Ensuring the frosting reaches a soft‑peak consistency before spreading
• • Rotating and swapping cake pans during baking for even rise

Safety Warnings

• • Hot butter and oil can cause severe burns; handle with care.
• • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.
• • Grating carrots and ginger can be slippery—keep fingers tucked.