Baking Techniques and Cake Knowledge Quiz

What is one of the goals related to mixing methods in baking?

• Understand advanced baking techniques

• Understand and perform basic mixing methods

• Learn about cake decoration

• Study the history of baking

What is the difference between high fat and low fat cakes?

• High fat cakes are also known as foam cakes

• Low fat cakes are also known as shortened cakes

• High fat cakes are also known as shortened cakes

• Low fat cakes are also known as butter cakes

What is one of the goals related to cake defects?

• Learn how to bake cookies

• Understand how to correct cake failures or defects

• Study the nutritional value of cakes

• Explore cake flavor combinations

What is considered the richest and sweetest of all baked goods?

• Bread

• Cookies

• Cakes

• Muffins

What are cakes high in?

• Protein and fiber

• Fat and sugar

• Vitamins and minerals

• Water and salt

What is the baker's job when making cakes?

• To make them as salty as possible

• To create a structure that supports the ingredients and keep it light

• To add as much water as possible

• To make them as dense as possible

Why is it important to scale ingredients accurately when making a cake?

• To make the cake colorful

• To ensure the cake rises

• To maintain the correct proportions

• To make the cake sweeter

What is necessary for understanding basic mixing methods in cake production?

• Knowledge of baking times

• Clear understanding of basic mixing methods

• Using the right oven

• Adding more flour

Which method is associated with low-fat or foam type cakes?

• Creaming method

• Two stage method

• Chiffon method

• Frying method

What is an emulsion?

• A mixture of sugar and salt

• A uniform mixture of two unmixable substances

• A combination of flour and water

• A blend of eggs and milk