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What is a recipe balancing?

Recipe balancing is a list of ingredients showing the quantities needed to produce a specific type of cake in correct balance.

What are the characteristics of a good cake?

A good cake has straight sides, slightly domed top, well risen, evenly aerated, thin golden crust, evenly distributed fruits throughout the crumb, and an agreeable flavor and aroma.

Why is it important to have ingredients in correct balance in a recipe?

It is important to have ingredients in correct balance to produce a good cake, provided care is taken in manufacture, baking, and packing.

What is the purpose of classifying ingredients in recipe balancing?

The purpose of classifying ingredients in recipe balancing is to avoid the trial and error method, reduce costs, and improve the quality of the product by having knowledge of each basic ingredient used in the recipe. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chef Shamal More and what is SSCA?

Chef Shamal More is associated with SSCA. SSCA stands for (the name of an organization or certification) and is likely associated with culinary arts or professional cooking. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of a good cake according to Chef Shamal More, SSCA?

The key characteristics of a good cake according to Chef Shamal More, SSCA are straight sides, slightly domed top, well risen and evenly aerated with a thin golden crust. If fruits are present, they should be evenly distributed throughout the crumb. It should also have an agreeable flavor and aroma. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have standardized formula in baking a good cake?

It is important to have a standardized formula in baking a good cake in order to ensure consistent quality and characteristics in the final product. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recipe balancing in the context of baking?

The purpose of recipe balancing in the context of baking is to accurately record the quantities of raw materials necessary to make a particular type of cake and ensure that the ingredients are in correct balance to produce a good cake. Signup and view all the answers

How can knowledge of each basic ingredient used in a recipe help in recipe balancing?

Knowledge of each basic ingredient used in a recipe can help in recipe balancing by avoiding the trial and error method, reducing costs, and improving the quality of the product. Signup and view all the answers

According to Chef Shamal More, what is the significance of accurate quantities of raw materials in recipe balancing for cake production?

According to Chef Shamal More, accurate quantities of raw materials in recipe balancing are significant in producing a good cake, provided care is taken in manufacture, baking, and packing. Signup and view all the answers

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