Cake Knowledge Quiz

What is a batter typically made from?

• Flour, sugar, eggs, and a leavening agent

• Only flour and water

• Just sugar and eggs

• Water and salt

What is the role of a leavening agent in a batter?

• To add flavor

• To make the batter rise

• To add color

• To make the batter thicker

What is a common use for cake batters?

• Making bread

• Preparing soups

• Baking cakes

• Frying snacks

What is ganache primarily used for?

• Covering cakes or tortes

• Making bread

• Icing cookies

• Filling pies

What is glaze icing often used for?

• Decorating cookies

• Finishing Danish or coffee cakes

• Making gingerbread houses

• Piping on wedding cakes

What is the first step in preparing simple buttercream icing?

• Beat in flavoring ingredients

• Cream softened butter or shortening

• Add egg whites

• Sift powdered sugar

What is the first step in preparing fudge icing?

• Add flavorings and extracts

• Beat liquids into the powdered sugar

• Place sifted powdered sugar into a mixing bowl

• Decorate cake with warm icing

What is the final step in preparing fudge icing?

• Add flavorings and extracts

• Decorate cake with warm icing

• Cool the mixture

• Add more sugar

How should royal icing be stored?

• In the refrigerator

• Covered with plastic wrap

• In an airtight container

• In a warm place

What ingredient is combined with egg whites in royal icing preparation?

• Milk

• Lemon juice

• Butter

• Vanilla extract