Sweet Treats and Fruity Fun

What is the first step in baking a cake?

• Grease the baking pan.

• Mix the batter until smooth.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.

• Gather ingredients and tools.

Name one tool used for mixing ingredients.

• whisk

• knife

• measuring cup

• spatula

What do you call the process of cutting fruit into pieces?

• Mashing

• Slicing or chopping

• Peeling

• Dicing

How do you make a cake rise?

• Add more sugar to the batter.

• Bake at a lower temperature.

• Use cold ingredients instead of room temperature.

• Use a leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda.

What is frosting used for on a cake?

• Frosting is primarily for preserving the cake's freshness.

• Frosting is used to add nutritional value to the cake.

• Frosting is used to enhance flavor, texture, and appearance of a cake.

• Frosting is used to make the cake heavier.

What is a common fruit used in pies?

• apples

• oranges

• bananas

• grapes

How do you prepare strawberries for a dessert?

• Wash and freeze the strawberries whole.

• Rinse, dry, hull, and slice the strawberries.

• Blend the strawberries into a puree without washing.

• Sprinkle sugar on whole strawberries and serve.

What is the purpose of decorating a cake?

• To enhance visual appeal and personalize the cake for celebrations.

• To reduce the baking time

• To keep the cake fresh longer

• To make the cake taste better

Name a fruit that is yellow and curved.

• grape

• banana

• kiwi

• apple

What is a popular topping for ice cream?

• chocolate syrup

• pickles

• whipped cream

• salsa