Foods 2: Cakes

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

Eggs provide moisture and nutritional value to cakes.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• False

Sugars and sweeteners add tenderness and color through caramelization.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False