Gateaux and Torte

Question 1

Is a French word which means “a light cake with a rich icing or filling,” usually custard, fruits or nuts.

Answer 1

Gateau

Question 2

A LAYER OF CAKE HAS 3 THINGS:

Answer 2

1. CAKE BASE/ MERINGUE DISC LAYER
2. SUGAR SYRUP
3. ICING/FILLING

Question 3

Acts as skeleton of a cake.

Answer 3

Cake Base

Question 4

Uses sponge cake made with almond flour instead of wheat flour.

Answer 4

Gateaux

Question 5

Is a rich, multi-layered cake that is filled with whipped cream, butter cream, mousses, jams or fruits.

Answer 5

Torte

Question 6

Should be high enough to allow decorations on the side of the cake, yet the cake base should not be heavy that it might squeeze out the filling.

Answer 6

Cake Base

Question 7

Popular fillings include thick cream, ganache or mousse, melted chocolates and lots of fresh fruit.

Answer 7

Gateau

Question 8

The goal of a torte is to create as many layers as possible, sometimes _____________, making the dessert very tall.

Answer 8

10 or more

Question 9

Some tortes substitute some of the flour for ______________ for added flavor and a better texture.

Answer 9

Finely ground hazelnut

Question 10

It may be made with little or no flour, with ground nuts, bread crumbs, sugar, eggs, and flavorings.

Answer 10

Torte

Question 11

When the cake is layered, a thick covering of icing is placed between the layers and on tops and sides of the ________.

Answer 11

Torte

Question 12

A sweet icing is common to many _________.

Answer 12

Torte

Question 13

How to assemble the torte

Answer 13

1. Slice cake horizontally into two.
2. Put one cake layer on a glass loaf pan.
3. Spread with half of the strawberry glaze.
4. Over this, put half of the white terrine then half of the chocolate terrine.
5. Top with the next layer.
6. Spread with the other half of the strawberry glaze.
7. Top with the rest of the white and chocolate terrine.
8. Chill until firm.