Cake making

Question 1

what is cake

Answer 1

Cake is a form of sweet food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, that is usually baked.

Question 2

rubbing in method

Answer 2

A cake is made by this method, by starting off with the fat being rubbed into the flour until the mixture is like small bread crumbs.

Question 3

whisking method

Answer 3

The eggs and sugar are whisked together until it forms a stiff foam, then other ingredients are lightly folded in.

Question 4

melting method

Answer 4

The Fat is melted which forms the basis of incorporating other ingredients.

Question 5

all in one method

Answer 5

The dry ingredients are combined in a mixing bowl, the fat and liquid are added, then the eggs are beaten into the batter.

Question 6

creaming method

Answer 6

The Fat is creamed with the sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy and the sugar granules are partly dissolved.

Question 7

Main Ingredients Used In Cake Making

Answer 7

Flour
Sugar
Fat
Eggs
Raising Agents
Liquid
Flavourings

Question 8

Flour

Answer 8

Forms the structure or the main framework of the cake. It provides a medium for which liquid and fats may be absorbed.

Question 9

Raising agent

Answer 9

The main function of raising agent is to cause the cake to rise or leaven evenly.

Question 10

Sugar

Answer 10

Adds flavor and color
Helps trap air with fat during Creaming
Assist in forming the texture of the cake.

Question 11

Fats

Answer 11

Improves the flavor, color and tenderness of the cake
Yields a moist and silky texture

Question 12

eggs

Answer 12

Help set the cake to it’s risen position
Adds color to the cake
Egg protein coagulates to give structure to the cake.
Improves the nutritional value.

Question 13

Liquid

Answer 13

Forms steam to help the cake rise
Gelatinize starch grains.

Question 14

Rules to ensure success in Cake Making

Answer 14

Use a standardized recipe

Measurement must be accurate

Use correct measuring tools and techniques.

The Cake ingredients should be brought to room temperature before use.

All cakes should be bake in a clean greased baking tin.Arrangement of cake pans in the oven should allow heated air currents to circulate around the cake.

The middle of the oven are best for even baking.

Baking temperature is usually 350 degrees fahrenheit or 180 degrees celsius.

Once the cake is cooled after baking, then the cake can be decorated with ( Glace Icing, royal icing, Fondant, Butter Cream, Fluffy frosting and meringue)

Question 15

examples of cake decorations

Answer 15

GLACE ICING
BUTTER CREAM ICING
FONDANTMeringue