French Revolution

Renowned patisserie chef Eric Lanlard visits the spectacular Versailles Palace, meeting historian Lisa Hilton to understand the roots of the French Revolution, and the role the Bourbon Monarchy played in their own downfall; before baking revolution-themed cupcakes for a dinner party in Paris. Recipes on the show include the king's cake, a pastry that celebrates Twelfth Night in France, and the matches cake, a Careme invention: individual cakes using puff pastry, royal icing and crme mousseline.