Cakes Test Obj6.0

What is the correct method to check for cake doneness?

• Insert a toothpick or cake tester
• Insert a spoon
• Top sinks in the middle
• When the center of the cake is pressed it does not spring back

Which is an inappropriate technique for filling pans for an unshortened cake?

• Fill the pans two-thirds full 
• Run a spatula through the pan to remove air pockets
• Spread the batter evenly with a spatula 
• Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles

What mixing method is used if the recipe says to cream the sugar and fat?

• Buscuit
• Muffin
• One-bowl
• Standard 

Which pan size will require 14 to 18 ounces of high-fat batter?

• Loaf
• Round 8
• Round 9
• Tube

What is TRUE about cooked frostings?

• Are difficult to spread 
• Are not prepared using a mixer
• Are prepared using principles of candy making 
• Cannot be used as decorative frosting 

A thin layer of frosting should be applied to a cake before it is decorated because it will: 

• Even the layers
• Hold cracks together
• Keep the cake from tearing
• Secure loose crumbs

The writing tip is used to make: 

• Flower stems
• Flower petals
• Leaves
• Stars

If a layer of cake has a hump in the center:

• Arrange the layers so that the bottoms are together
• Place both layers so that the tops are together
• Remove the hump from both layers with a bread knife
• Remove the hump from the bottom layer

What ingredient makes an angel food cake rise?

• Baking powder 
• Baking soda
• Beaten egg whites 
• Yeast

How can a smooth finish be created on a frosted cake? 

• Coat the spatula with shortening  
• Dip the spatula in cold water
• Dip the spatula in warm water
• Microwave the frosting for 30 seconds