WorksheetsQuarter 2- BPP NCII
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which mixing technique is commonly used to incorporate beaten egg whites into a batter without losing volume?
Creaming Method
Cut and Fold
Boiled Icing
Meringue
At what temperature is sugar syrup considered ready for use in boiled icing?
238°F
350 °F
210 °F
360 °F
When sugar syrup is tested in cold water and forms long, thin strands, what stage is it in?
Genoise Cake
Threadlike
Cut and Fold
Edges Pulling Away
Which light, airy foam is made by whipping egg whites with sugar?
Meringue
Boiled Icing
Buttercream Icing
Sponge Cake
Which type of cake is known for being light and fluffy, made mainly from eggs, sugar, and flour without added fat?
SWISS ROLL
SPONGE
GENOISE
CHIFFON
What cake is made with whole eggs that are warmed and beaten until thick?
Chiffon Cake
Genoise Cake
Creaming Method
Which type of cake is a cross between sponge and butter cake, using oil and beaten egg whites?
Chiffon Cake
Sponge Cake
Butter Cake
Pan cake
What method is used to gently heat egg yolks and sugar over simmering water when making buttercream icing?
Boiled Icing
Baine Marie Method
Creaming Method
Cut and Fold
What factor must be carefully controlled to avoid underbaking or overbaking a cake?
Mixing Time
Oven Temperature
Baking Pan Size
Cooling Time
Which mixing method starts by beating butter and sugar together until light and fluffy?
One-Bowl Method
Creaming Method
Muffin Method
Blending Method
Which icing is made by cooking sugar syrup and beating it into whipped egg whites?
Buttercream Icing
Boiled Icing
Fondant Icing
Glacé Icing
Which icing is made from butter and powdered sugar, often flavored with milk or vanilla?
Butter Icing
Boiled Icing
Whipped Cream Icing
Royal Icing
Which icing is rich and smooth, made by mixing butter, sugar, and eggs ?
Buttercream Icing
Meringue
Fondant
Frosting Glaze
Which test uses a wooden stick inserted into the cake to check if it comes out
Spring-Back Test
Toothpick/Skewer Test
Visual Browning Test
Pull-Away Test
Which test checks if the cake surface bounces back after being lightly pressed?
Spring-Back Test
Toothpick/Skewer Test
Visual Browning Test
Pull-Away Test
What is the term for the process of preparing and organizing all ingredients and tools before baking?
Mise en place
Mise en pain
Mise en bake
Mise en cook
What will happen if the mixing bowl used for making meringue is wet and has traces of fat?
Egg whites will become fluffier
Meringue will not whip properly
Meringue will become too sweet
Meringue will be overwhipped
What should you use to ensure that the mixing bowl for meringue is free from fats?
Salt
Vinegar or Lemon Juice
Sugar
Baking Soda
What is the safest way to separate egg yolks from whites?
Use a spoon
Use your hands directly
Use two mixing bowls and pour from shell to shell
Crack it over the sink
What could possibly happen if the cake is baked at too high a temperature?
Cake will rise evenly
Cake will burn outside but remain raw inside
Cake will become moist and soft
Cake will cook faster and better
What should you do if the oven accidentally turns off fire while baking?
Leave the gas open
Turn off the oven and LPG, and let the gas release
Keep baking as usual
Add more gas to reignite immediately
The ideal preheating temperature for most cakes is:
200°F
250°F
300°F
350°F
What is the size of a petit four?
½ x 1 inch
1 x 1 inch
1.5 x 2 inches
2 x 3 inches
What is the term for German-style cakes made with multiple layers and rich fillings?
Sponge Cake
Gateaux
Torte
Angel Cake
What ingredient is commonly used for dusting newly baked cakes to prevent sticking?
confectioner Sugar
flour
cocoa powder
cornstarch
What ingredient is used to coat pans to prevent cake from sticking?
Sugar
butter
water
dishwashing liquid
What will happen if the hot syrup for buttercream icing is poured while still very hot?
Butter will melt and icing will curdle
Butter will cream faster
Icing will become thicker
Meringue will rise higher
When making boiled icing, what could happen if the burner is set to a very high flame?
Syrup may burn or crystallize
Syrup will cook perfectly
Syrup will remain clear and thin
Syrup will be too sweet
How many minutes should the hot syrup be whisked before adding the butter in buttercream icing?
5
10
16
20
What should be the texture of the meringue before adding butter in buttercream icing?
Soft and warm
Stiff and cold
Foamy and hot
Watery and thick
What ingredient helps stabilize icing and enhance foaming?
Cream of tartar
Baking powder
Cornstarch
Milk
What do you call the process of decorating a cake using a pastry bag?
Spreading
Piping out
Layering
Coating
What is the process of melting sugar in liquid to make a sweet syrup or base for icing?
Dusting
Dissolving
Mixing
Blending
What do you call the smooth, pliable icing made of sugar and gelatin/marshmallow used for coating or sculpting cakes?
Fondant
Ganache
Buttercream
Boiled Icing
When mixing the hot syrup for buttercream icing, which mixer attachment should be used?
paddle
whisk
dough hook
spatula
For the second mixing when adding butter into the meringue for buttercream icing, which attachment should be used?
whisk
paddle
dough hook
beater
What color of chopping board should be used for cutting dairy products?
green
white
yellow
red
What will happen if you allow the cake for Swiss roll to cool completely before rolling it?
It will roll easily
It will crack and break
It will be softer
It will hold shape better
Why is mise en place very important in making cakes?
To speed up plating
To organize ingredients and prevent errors
To make baking slower
To save washing time
Why is it necessary to tap the pan filled with cake mixture before placing it in the oven?
to make the cake rise higher while baking
To remove trapped air bubbles and level the batter
To mix the ingredients more evenly
To make the crust softer after baking
