Cake Baking Methods Quiz

Which method gets its name from the process of creaming fat and sugar together before adding flour?

• Rubbing In Method

• Melting Method

• Whisking Method

• Creaming Method

What equipment can be used for the creaming method?

• Electric mixer, electric hand mixer, wooden spoon

• Whisk, spatula, baking tray

• Rolling pin, pastry cutter, sieve

• Blender, food processor, measuring cup

Which method is used for a wide range of biscuits, fruit cakes, and rock buns?

• Creaming Method

• Rubbing In Method

• Melting Method

• Whisking Method

In the rubbing in method, how much fat is usually used compared to the amount of flour?

• Equal amount

• Double the amount

• Just under half the amount

• One-third the amount

Which method is ideal for making biscuits, flapjacks, and brownies?

• Creaming Method

• Rubbing In Method

• Melting Method

• Whisking Method

What raising agent is usually used in the melting method?

• Baking powder

• Self-raising flour

• Bicarbonate of soda

• Yeast

Which method is used to make Swiss rolls, sponge flans, and sandwich cakes?

• Creaming Method

• Rubbing In Method

• Melting Method

• Whisking Method

In the whisking method, what acts as the raising agent?

• Baking powder

• Air and steam from the water in the egg

• Bicarbonate of soda

• Self-raising flour

Steam is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ raising agent

Which gas is released when using baking powder as a raising agent?