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Baking Perfect Cakes: Test Kitchen Tips

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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?

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?

Devil's food cake

Yellow cake

Red velvet cake

German chocolate cake (correct)

What is described as a staple centerpiece for any special occasion?

Light and fluffy cake Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest to be picture-perfect every time?

Following Test Kitchen tips Signup and view all the answers

What is the common starting point for many of the best cake recipes mentioned in the text?

Beating butter or shortening with sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for preparing pans for most cake recipes?

Grease and flour the pan Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to allow cake ingredients like eggs and butter to stand at room temperature?

To allow the butter to blend easily with other ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What does preheating the oven help prevent in cakes?

Cracking and tunnel development Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for reducing the oven temperature when using dark cake pans?

To prevent burning the crust Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended sequence when adding dry ingredients to the cake batter?

Start and finish with the flour mixture Signup and view all the answers

Why should one alternate between adding dry and liquid ingredients to the butter-egg-sugar mixture?

To ensure even distribution of ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding eggs one at a time to the cake batter?

To allow protein to create a structure around air bubbles Signup and view all the answers