Cookies, Cakes and Pies- Foods 1

Why should cookies, cakes and pies be eaten in moderation?

• They are high in fat

• They are high in calories

• They are high in sugar

• All of the above

Why do you put flour on the counter and rolling pin when making rolled cookies and pastries?

• Add texture

• Add gluten

• Add flavor

• Prevent sticking

What are shortened cakes leavened with?

• Air beaten from egg whites

• Baking soda & baking powder

• Steam

• Yeast

What are unshortened cakes leavened with?

• Air from beaten egg whites

• Baking soda and baking powder

• Steam

• Yeast

Which cake is low in fat?

• Red Velvet Cake

• Angel Food Cake

• German Chocolate Cake

• Gooey Butter Cake

True/False: Angel Food Cake is an unshortened cake.

• True

• False

True/False: Shortened cakes are baked in square, rectangle, and round pans.

• True

• False

True/False: Unshortened cakes are baked in bundt or tube pans.

• True

• False

True/False: Unshortened cakes needs removed from the pan shortly after they are taken out of the ove.

• True

• False

Cakes that contain fat and oil are called:

• Pastry Cakes

• Chiffon Cakes

• Shortened Cakes

• Unshortened Cakes