Jack Takes the Cake

What is the primary ingredient in a cake that provides structure?

• Flour

• Sugar

• Butter

• Eggs

Which process in baking causes the cake to rise?

• Fermentation

• Evaporation

• Leavening

• Condensation

What is the chemical formula for baking soda, a common leavening agent in cakes?

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

• Sugar caramelizing

• Eggs coagulating

• Butter melting

• Baking powder reacting

What type of heat transfer is primarily responsible for baking a cake in an oven?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Induction

Which vitamin is often added to cake recipes for nutritional enhancement?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

What is the role of eggs in a cake recipe?

• Sweetening

• Leavening

• Binding

• Flavoring

Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction in baking?

• Yeast fermentation

• Baking soda reacting with vinegar

• Melting butter

• Baking a cake

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What is the main reason for using salt in cake recipes?

• To add flavor

• To preserve the cake

• To enhance sweetness

• To aid in leavening

Which gas is released by baking powder to help cakes rise?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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