Foods 2: Cakes

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When using the creaming method, the butter and sugar should first be mixed together until light and fluffy.

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True

Front

Cakes should be placed in the middle of the oven for even heat distribution throughout the baking process.

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True

Front

Flours with high amounts of protein, and low amounts of starch should be used when baking cakes.

Back

False

Front

During the second stage of baking a cake, you can begin to check for doneness with a toothpick.

Back

False

Front

Eggs provide moisture and nutritional value to cakes. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Angel food cake uses the chiffon method, which involves gently folding egg whites into the cake batter.

Back

True

Front

The oven should be preheated before you begin baking the cake.

Back

True

Front

Royal icing is commonly used for decorating sugar cookies and gingerbread house, and hardens to a brittle texture due to the addition of egg whites or meringue powder. True or False?

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True

Front

Sugars and sweeteners add tenderness and color through caramelization.

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True

Front

Baking powder is the most common leavening agent used in cakes.

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True