James Martin's United Cakes Of America

In Philadelphia, James meets a family who have run a bakery since 1930. Then, he returns to the kitchen to cook his grandmother's recipe for lemon curd butterfly cakes.

James is in Philadelphia to meet three brothers who are known for their legendary butter cake. Plus, he demonstrates how to make a delicious fig and butter cake.

James rides through the streets of Brooklyn in a food truck that sells tasty oatmeal cookies. Then, he demonstrates how to make an instant strawberry gateau.

In New York, James tracks down a historic fine dining restaurant that is the spiritual home of the baked Alaska. Plus, he makes a spiced ginger banoffee cheesecake.

James goes on a tour of trendy Brooklyn before munching on a modern American classic: whoopie pie. He makes a passion fruit version and meets baking legend, Cake Man Raven.

In Harlem, James visits a bakery famous for its carrot cake. Next, he heads to Connecticut to a blueberry farm, then makes a delicious toasted blueberry muffin.

James visits Connecticut's culinary hotspots. He checks out a diner for a traditional pancake breakfast then makes bacon waffles and strawberry shortbread.

At a local cooking class James makes a New England classic, chocolate chip cookie. Plus, he makes a spiced oatmeal and treacle cake.

In Massachusetts, James finds out why the Boston cream pie is the official state dessert. Later, he makes a sumptuous chocolate and coffee cake and a chocolate brownie.

In Boston, James enjoys a classic pecan pie and visits a local rum distillery. Plus, he makes a delicious banana, pecan and maple syrup cake, and an orange and kirsch pound cake.

James heads up the east coast to the New England town of Salem. He visits an artisan bakery famed for its bread pudding and in the kitchen, he revives the secret to a donut.