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Review

Fact/myth

fact/myth question 1

were the first cakes unleavened

answer

yes the first cake was unleavened

fact/myth question 2

did sugar originate in latin america

answer

no sugar originated in New Guinea

fact/myth question 3

did baking powder exist before baking soda

answer

baking soda is the correct answer

fact/myth question 4

did cakes originate from western people

answer

Cake in its often round-shaped pastry form and topped with goodies and sweets is of Western European origin. But all cultures celebrate and indulge at religious events and other occasions with sweet pastry

fact/myth question 5

did bakers change the design of the cake

answer

of course they have have you seen the giant wedding cakes

Dessert

dessert question 1

what are disadvantages of desserts

answer

increase in insulin levels gain diabetes excess in weight gain

Dessert question 2

what are common ingredients used in cakes

answer

cocoa powder salt dairy fats and extracts and flavorings

dessert question 3

what are shortened cakes

answer

creamed cakes like butter cakes used for birthdays or weddings

dessert question 4

what are unshortened cakes

answer

Foam, sponge or unshortened cakes are distinguished by their large proportion of foamed eggs and/or egg whites to a small proportion of sugar and wheat flour. ... They differ from butter cakes, which contain shortening, and baking powder or baking soda for leavening purposes

dessert question 5

how can you tell if a cake is done baking

answer

he edges of your cake should be pulling away from the tin, just slightly. ... The top should be golden brown, if you're baking a chocolate cake the top of it should have a matte finish. Your cake should 'spring back'. ... Use a toothpick or a small knife and insert it into the centre of your cake, right to the base

cakes and cookies

cakes and cookies question 1

what are cakes that contain fat are

answer

shortened

cakes and cookies question 2

describe two ways to tell if a cake is done

answer

The top should be golden brown, if you're baking a chocolate cake the top of it should have a matte finish. Your cake should 'spring back Use a toothpick or a small knife and insert it into the centre of your cake right to the base

cakes and cookies question 3

why should an unshortened cake be turned upside down over a bottle to cool

answer

it prevents loss of volume durring cooling

cakes and cookies question 4

true or false cakes should be completely cooled before they are frosted

answer

true

cakes and cookies question 5

why should soft cookies and crisp cookies be stored separatly

answer

the soft cookies will moisten the crisp cookies

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