Cake Making

Question 1

What is a Cake?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

list some METHODS OF CAKE MAKING?

Answer 2

*Rubbing -in Method
*Whisking Method
*Melting Method
*One Stage / All-In- One Method
*Creaming Method

Question 3

Rubbing -in Method ?

Answer 3

A cake is made by rubbing fat into flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.

Question 3

Whisking Method?

Answer 3

Eggs and sugar are whisked into a stiff foam, then other ingredients are gently mixed in.

Question 4

Melting Method?

Answer 4

The melted fat is used to mix in other ingredients.

Question 5

One Stage / All-In- One Method?

Answer 5

Dry ingredients are mixed, then fat, liquid, and eggs are added to make the batter.

Question 6

Creaming Method?

Answer 6

The fat and sugar are mixed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and the sugar partly dissolves.

Question 7

List the Main ingredients in cake making ?

Answer 7

*Flour
*Sugar
*Fat
*Eggs
*Raising Agents
*Liquid
*Flavourings

Question 8

List the function of a flour in cake making?

Answer 8

It forms the cake’s structure and helps absorb liquids and fats.

Question 9

List the function of a Raising agent
in cake making?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

List the function of a sugar
in cake making?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

List the function of fats
in cake making?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

List the function of eggs
in cake making?

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 12

List the function of Liquid
in cake making?

Answer 12

*Forms steam to help the cake rise
*Gelatinize starch grains.

Question 13

List some rules to ensure success in Cake Making?

Answer 13

*Use a standard recipe.
*Measure ingredients accurately.
*Use the right measuring tools and techniques.
*Bring cake ingredients to room temperature before use.
*Always bake cakes in a clean, greased tin.
*Arrange cake pans in the oven to allow air to circulate.
*The middle of the oven is best for even baking.
*Bake at 350°F (180°C).
*Once cooled, decorate the cake with glace icing, royal icing, fondant, buttercream, fluffy frosting, or meringue.