Cake Characteristics

What is a shortened cake?

• a cake that contains fat

• a cake that contains no fat

What is an unshortened cake?

• a cake that contains fat

• a cake that contains no fat

What is an example of a shortened cake?

• angel

• sponge

• pound

What is an example of an unshortened cake?

• chocolate

• angel food

• carrot

What flour has more gluten?

• cake

• all-purpose

What is the function of sugar in cakes?

• structure

• sweetening and browning

• adds moisture

• binds ingredients together

What is the function of flour in cakes?

• structure

• sweetening and browning

• adds moisture

What is the function of fat in cakes?

• structure

• sweetening and browning

• adds moisture

• activates baking powder and keeps batter loose and light

What is the function of eggs in cakes?

• structure

• sweetening and browning

• adds moisture

• binds ingredients together

What is the function of liquid in cakes?

• structure

• sweetening and browning

• adds moisture

• binds ingredients together

• activates baking powder and keeps batter loose and light