The 1-2-3-4 Cake Test

The words from scratch mean---

• without using an oven

• before learning the recipe

• starting at the very beginning

• without measuring the ingredients

Why must you dust the pan lightly with flour in step 2?

• so the butter in the pan will not harden

• to give the cake a golden-brown color

• to keep the cake from sticking to the pan

• so you will not have to add flour to the cake mixture

Which definition matches the way beat is used in the following sentence?

• to take early action

• to hit with heavy blows

• to knock against repeatedly

• to blend together forcefully

Based on Figure 1, how is the butter and sugar mixed together?

• with a spatula

• using milk to soften the mixture

• using a mixer with a wire whisk

• by melting the mixture in the oven

Before you add the sugar, you must ​ (a)  

• beat the butter
• add the eggs
• add the milk
• pour in the vanilla

After you remove the cake from the oven, you should ​ (a)  

• flip the cake onto a rack
• grease a pan with butter
• make sure the oven is at 350' F
• use a spatula to smooth the cake's surface

To decorate your cake, you might ​ (a)  

• add candles and sprinkles
• use softened butter
• pour in vanilla and milk
• stir in sugar and baking powder

How do the pictures included with the passage help the reader understand the passage?

• the pictures show each step in making a cake

• the pictures make the passage more interesting

• the pictures show items used when making a cake

• the pictures support the idea that making a cake is fun