Natasha Pickowicz
How I Protest With Pastries
In 2016, Natasha Pickowicz launched a charity bake sale as a platform for change and resistance. With her third-annual event this weekend, the pastry chef lays out her how-to’s so you can host your own.
Yes, You Can Make These Stunning Layer Cakes at Home
Pastry genius Natasha Pickowicz shares her best tips and tricks for baking, assembling, and decorating an impressive, multi-tiered cake.
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This silky, stable frosting smooths beautifully over cake and can take any number of flavorings, from vanilla to chocolate to espresso.
Vanilla Layer Cake With Mango Curd
A showstopping tequila-soaked vanilla cake with sweet mango curd filling.
Black Forest Layer Cake With Cherry Preserves
Some chocolate cakes can be overwhelmingly intense, but this one manages to feel light and balanced, with no single component dominating the others.
Tiramisù Layer Cake With Mascarpone Mousse
A coffee-and-cream layer cake from pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz.