Baking and Pastries

What is the purpose of baking cakes?

• The purpose of baking cakes is to create a light, delicous dessert

• The purpose of baking cakes is to practice baking skills

• The purpose of baking cakes is to create a healthy snack

• The purpose of baking cakes is to use up excess flour and sugar

Which is a cake mixing method?

• Boiling method

• Grilling method

• Two-Step method

• Freezing method

Which cake mixing method involves egg whites and ingredients folded into them?

• creaming method

• two-stage method

• sponge method

• chiffon method

What is the creaming method in baking?

• Creaming method is only used for savory dishes

• The creaming method involves adding cream to the batter and beating until light

• The creaming method involves beating together the fat and sugar and adding eggs one at a time

• Creaming method is used to make the texture of the final product dense

How do you test doneness?

• toothpick test

• spring back test

• taste it test

What are the main ingredients of many frostings?

• Chocolate, nuts, and raisins

• Butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings

• Salt, pepper, and olive oil

• Eggs, flour, and milk

What is the sponge method?

• Only made with egg foam and yolks

• Used for high-fat and shortening cakes

• Used for carrot cakes

• A method created by S.B. Squarepants

What is the purpose of creaming butter and sugar in the creaming method?

• To remove air from the mixture

• To make the baked goods chewy and tough

• To incorporate air into the mixture to leaven & for texture

• To make the mixture denser and heavier

What is a main ingredient in the low-fat/foam method?

• All need eggs

• A lot of butter

• Lowfat milk

• Based on shortening

What is NOT a step in assembling layered cakes?

• Brush off crumbs

• Ice the sides

• Trim to shape

• Completely heat