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What is the first step in making a homemade cake?
What is the first step in making a homemade cake?
- Choosing the recipe (correct)
- Adding frosting
- Mixing butter and sugar
- Beating eggs
What is the key method for starting many of the best cake recipes?
What is the key method for starting many of the best cake recipes?
- Creaming butter and sugar together (correct)
- Whipping egg whites
- Folding in flour gently
- Melting chocolate
What type of cake is suggested for those who prefer non-traditional frostings?
What type of cake is suggested for those who prefer non-traditional frostings?
- Devil's food cake
- Yellow cake
- Red velvet cake
- German chocolate cake (correct)
What is described as a staple centerpiece for any special occasion?
What is described as a staple centerpiece for any special occasion?
What does the text suggest to be picture-perfect every time?
What does the text suggest to be picture-perfect every time?
What is the common starting point for many of the best cake recipes mentioned in the text?
What is the common starting point for many of the best cake recipes mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended method for preparing pans for most cake recipes?
What is the recommended method for preparing pans for most cake recipes?
Why is it important to allow cake ingredients like eggs and butter to stand at room temperature?
Why is it important to allow cake ingredients like eggs and butter to stand at room temperature?
What does preheating the oven help prevent in cakes?
What does preheating the oven help prevent in cakes?
What is the reason for reducing the oven temperature when using dark cake pans?
What is the reason for reducing the oven temperature when using dark cake pans?
What is the recommended sequence when adding dry ingredients to the cake batter?
What is the recommended sequence when adding dry ingredients to the cake batter?
Why should one alternate between adding dry and liquid ingredients to the butter-egg-sugar mixture?
Why should one alternate between adding dry and liquid ingredients to the butter-egg-sugar mixture?
What is the purpose of adding eggs one at a time to the cake batter?
What is the purpose of adding eggs one at a time to the cake batter?
