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What does Eggs do in the cake?

Binds ingredients, improves flavor and color in cakes

What does Sugar do in the cake?

Gives sweetness to cakes

What does Fat do in the cake?

Tenderizes gluten

What does Liquid do in the cake?

Provides moisture and helps blend ingredients Signup and view all the answers

What does Salt do in the cake?

Enhances flavoring Signup and view all the answers

What does Flour do in the cake?

Gives structure to cake Signup and view all the answers

What does Leavening Agent do to the cake?

Causes cakes to rise Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cakes contain large amounts of eggs and oil?

Shortened Signup and view all the answers

Pound, marble and chocolate cake is examples of:

Shortened Signup and view all the answers

Angel food cake contains no fat, this is an example of:

Unshortened Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following serves as a leavening agent in angel food cake?

Air Signup and view all the answers

For the best results, egg whites for an angel food cake should be:

Cold Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of mixing methods used with cakes?

<ol> <li>Creaming method.</li> <li>Foaming method.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of an over mixed cake?

Tough texture Signup and view all the answers

What are the three proper ways to know if a cake is done?

Gently press the center, springs back Signup and view all the answers

Which cake requires a non-greased pan?

Angel food cake Signup and view all the answers

What type of frosting is Buttercream?

This type of frosting is best tasting, most popular; made with butter and/or shortening, powdered sugar, flavoring and liquid. Signup and view all the answers

What type of frosting is Whipped?

Light, delicate vanilla flavor; velvety consistency; made with whipping cream, powdered sugar and flavoring. Signup and view all the answers

What type of frosting is Royal Icing?

Dries candy hard for lasting decoration; very sweet; used when making gingerbread houses & decorative flowers; made with meringue powder, powdered sugar and water. Signup and view all the answers

What type of frosting is Fondant?

Dough-like consistency; covers cakes for a smooth surface; best used for molding decorations. Signup and view all the answers

Match the item to the correct description:

A utensil used to level off dry ingredients and frost cakes = A Piece of equipment used to contain frosting for decorating purposes = B Two-part accessory to allow for easy changing of tips = C Piece of equipment used to apply frosting in a decorative way = D Tool used to fold in ingredients and clean sides of bowl = E Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ingredient Functions in Cakes

Eggs bind ingredients, improve flavor and color
Sugar provides sweetness
Fat tenderizes gluten
Liquid provides moisture and helps blend ingredients
Salt enhances flavor
Flour gives structure to cake
Leavening agent causes cakes to rise

Cake Types

Shortened cakes contain large amounts of eggs and oil (e.g., pound, marble, chocolate)
Unshortened cakes contain less eggs and oil.
Chiffon cakes—a type of cake, that is not shortened but has some characteristics of shortened cakes.
Angel food cakes contain no fat.

Leavening Agents

Baking powder is a leavening agent in angel food cake

Egg Whites for Angel Food Cake

Egg whites for angel food cake should be at room temperature for best results

Cake Mixing Methods

Creaming method
Foaming method

Over-Mixed Cake

Over-mixed cakes result in a tough, rubbery texture

Cake Doneness

Insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done
Edges pull away from the side.
Gently press the center, and it should spring back.

Cake Pans

Angel food cakes require a non-greased pan.

Frosting Types

Buttercream: made with butter/shortening, powdered sugar, flavoring, and liquid; is a popular and tasty frosting
Whipped: light, delicate vanilla flavor, velvety consistency, made with whipping cream, and powdered sugar and flavoring
Royal Icing: dries hard for lasting decorations; sweet; used for gingerbread houses and decorative flowers; made with meringue powder, powdered sugar and water.
Fondant: dough-like consistency; covers cakes for a smooth surface; best used for molding decorations