Cakes

What is a cake typically made from?

• A sweet baked food made from a dough or thick batter usually containing flour and sugar and often shortening, eggs, and a leavening agent

• A savory baked food made from a thin batter usually containing vegetables and meat

• A frozen dessert made from cream and sugar without flour

• A type of bread made with yeast and typically having a crusty exterior

What is an emulsion?

• A type of flavoring used in cakes

• A uniform mixture of two unmixable substances

• A special baking technique

• A chemical leavening agent

Which of the following is NOT listed as an issue with batter?

• Using the wrong type of fat

• Having the ingredients too cold

• Adding the ingredients too quickly

• Using the wrong type of flour

What is the importance of forming air cells in batter?

• It affects the color of the batter

• It is important for texture and leavening

• It determines the sweetness of the batter

• It changes the flavor of the batter

What texture results from small uniform air cells in batter?

• A lumpy texture

• A grainy texture

• A smooth texture

• A watery texture

What is the result of having large or regular air cells in batter?

• A fine texture

• A smooth texture

• A silky texture

• A coarse texture

What is a characteristic of sponge cakes regarding fat content?

• High in saturated fat

• Contains no fat

• Made with butter

• Requires oil

What is used to leaven sponge cakes?

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Air (specifically from egg whites)

• Yeast

When baking sponge cakes, what type of pan is recommended?

• Greased loaf pan

• Non-stick pan

• Tube pan or sheets

• Silicone mold

What should you NOT do when preparing the pan for a sponge cake?

• Preheat the pan

• Grease the pan

• Use parchment paper

• Cool the pan before use