CAKES
Mixing methods – List & Explain each
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Pan sizes & Amounts
Types of Cakes
Shortened Cakes
•Sometimes called ______
•Contain NO ______!
•Leavened by ______, which is beaten into ______, and by steam, which forms during baking.
•Should have a ______volume with a tender, moist interior
•When this cake is done, it will ______to the sides of the pan
•Examples are ______Cake and ______Cake
Foam Cakes = Contain NO FAT
Do not require you to ______the pan
Use egg whites & ______as the leavening agent
Difference between Angel Food Cake and Sponge Cake:
Angel food cake contains just the ______
Sponge cake contains the ______egg. Both of these cakes are Unshortened cakes.
Making Unshortened Cakes
To fill the baking pan:
Spreadthe______evenly with a spatula
Run the spatula through the batter to remove any excess ______
Fill the pan only ______full to allow for rising
Slicing the cake:
Use a ______knife with a sawing action
Shortened Cakes
Contain ______- butter, margarine or hydrogenated vegetable shortening(Crisco)
Sometimes called ______
Most are leavened by ______or baking soda and sour milk
______are shortened cakes BUT they are not leavened by chemicals. They are leavened by ______.
Shortened cakes are tender, ______, and velvety.
If cooked in the microwave should be cooked in a ______pan.
Unshortened and Shortened Cakes
Chiffon Cakes:
Are a cross between Unshortened and shortened because they
contain______(like shortened) and beaten ______(like Unshortened).
They have a large______, but are not as light as shortened cakes.
Pound Cake: Dense & High in ______
How to determine “Doneness”
Use the directions on the recipe. IF all things are equal, (and there is no misprint in the recipe) you should be able to follow the time suggestions.
Insert a ______into the center, if it comes out clean the cake is done.
General Information about substitution and alternates
Cakes baked with a sugar substitute will not______as well as those made with regular sugar.
______will decrease the fat content but increase the carbohydrate content.
Whipped Cream is high in fat and is NOT the same product as ______
1 cup of ______= 1 cup AP flour – 2 T
Self-rising flour already includes ______and baking powder.
Figure it out………………….
Which cake is “Lowest in calories”?
Which cake is “Lowest in fat”?
Fruit puree can be a substitute for what ingredient?
Why is a pound cake called a pound cake?
What is the most popular cake in America?
How many slices does an average 9X13 cake serve?
A cake costs $80.00. It will serve 60 slices. What is the unit cost?
What is your favorite cake & why?