Cake Fillings and Frostings Worksheet

The definition of a cake refers to the sweet bread portion instead of a full assembled dessert.

• True

• False

Match the three categories of cakes with their descriptions. Unshortened (foam) cake: __________

• Made without fat, uses eggs instead

• Contains both fat and baking powder

• Made with yeast as a leavening agent

• Contains a high amount of butter or oil

Match the three categories of cakes with their descriptions. Chiffon (Combination) cake: __________

• A mix of a shortened and unshortened cake, uses oil as the fat

• A cake made only with egg whites and no fat

• A cake that uses butter or shortening as the main fat

• A cake that is always layered with fruit fillings

Before you do any steps of the recipe what should you do?

• Read all the directions

• Start cooking

• Phone a friend

Cake ingredients are best used when cold

• True

• False

What is the most important step when mixing cake batters?

• Reading the directions

• Tasting the batter

• Pouring it in the cake pan

The cake is done when a toothpick comes out with crumbs stuck on it

• True

• False

What is the most popular type of filling for a cake?

• Frosting

• Fresh fruit

• Jello

Match the frosting with its description: Italian Buttercream: ________

• A) Egg whites and sugar whipped with hot sugar syrup, then butter is added

• B) Yolks whipped with hot sugar syrup, and then butter

• C) Egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup cooked, then whipped with butter

• D) Made of butter, shortening, or artificial whipped topping

Match the frosting with its description: French Buttercream: ________

• A) Egg whites and sugar whipped with hot sugar syrup, then butter is added

• B) Yolks whipped with hot sugar syrup, and then butter

• C) Egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup cooked, then whipped with butter

• D) Made of butter, shortening, or artificial whipped topping