Cakes

Do processed foods, cakes, pastries and biscuits contain healthy or unhealthy fats?

• Healthy fats

• Unhealthy fats

What type of chemical reaction occurs when baking a cake?

• Combustion

• Fermentation

• Endothermic

• Exothermic

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Which of the following ingredients in a cake acts as a leavening agent?

• Flour

• Sugar

• Baking powder

• Butter

What is the primary protein found in flour that gives cake its structure?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Gluten

• Casein

When a cake rises in the oven, which gas is primarily responsible for this process?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is a common emulsifier used in cake recipes?

• Lecithin

• Glycerol

• Sorbitol

• Xanthan gum

What is the role of sugar in the cake baking process?

• To provide structure

• To act as a leavening agent

• To add sweetness and aid in browning

• To stabilize the batter

Which vitamin is often added to cakes to enhance their nutritional value?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

What is the Maillard reaction, which occurs during cake baking?

• A reaction between acids and bases

• A reaction between proteins and sugars

• A reaction between fats and water

• A reaction between enzymes and starches

Which of the following is a physical change that occurs when baking a cake?

• Caramelization of sugar

• Melting of butter

• Formation of gluten

• Browning of the crust