Food science: cakes

What is baking powder made up of?

• Bicarbonate of soda and baking powder

• Bicarbonate of soda and flour

• Cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda

• Cream of tartar and baking powder

What is the function of egg in custard?

• Glazing

• Thickening

• Aeration

• Binding

What cake making method will you use when making Swiss roll?

• Whisking

• Melting

• Creaming

• All in one

What happens to protein molecules when they denature?

• They enlarge

• They swell

• They get smaller

• They break down

Is bicarbonate of soda an acid or an alkali?

• Acid

• Alkali

What flavour does bicarbonate of soda create in your food?

• Salty

• Soapy

• Spicy

• None

What gas do chemical raising agents create when they are heated?

• carbon dioxide

• hydrogen peroxide

• carbon

• oxygen

What causes egg to coagulate?

• Air

• Time

• Acid

• Heat

What cake is made using the melting method?

• Brownie

• Victoria Sponge

• Swiss roll

• Cupcakes

Which of these cakes is traditionally made with bicarbonate of soda?

• Gingerbread

• Victoria Sponge

• Swiss roll

• Pineapple upside down cake