Useful information to know

Question 1

What gas is released when baking a cake?

Answer 1

Carbon Dioxide

Question 2

How should you prepare almost any cake tin?

Answer 2

Step 1: Grease the tin with oil to keep the grease proof paper stuck to the tin and prevent slipping.
Step 2: Cut grease proof paper to fit the tin, making sure that the bottom and the sides are covered.
Step 3: Re-grease the tin and add another bottom to keep the sides/fringe down.

Question 3

Factors to be considered when making a ganache?

Answer 3

Ensuring that the ingredients are the correct measurements, if not the ganache can be too thick or too thin.
Making sure that the cream is the correct temperature because it may lead to the ganache being the wrong texture and consistency.