Layer Cake Techniques and Ingredients

Layer Cake Techniques and Ingredients

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Design, Life Skills

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

This video tutorial from BA's Baking School focuses on the importance of fillings and soaks in layer cakes. It covers the preparation of various fillings, including milk chocolate ganache, coconut caramel, and pineapple vanilla compote. The tutorial also explains the role of soaks in enhancing cake moisture and flavor. Viewers will learn the step-by-step process of making these components and understand their significance in creating delicious and textured layer cakes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are fillings and soaks important in layer cakes?

They increase the cake's shelf life.

They make the cake easier to slice.

They enhance the cake's texture and flavor.

They add color to the cake.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main ingredients in milk chocolate ganache?

Chocolate and water

Chocolate and heavy cream

Chocolate and butter

Chocolate and sugar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the filling used in the birthday cake?

Vanilla pineapple compote

Toasted coconut caramel

Whipped milk chocolate ganache

Classic cream cheese frosting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of adding coconut oil to the coconut caramel filling?

To make the filling more liquid

To add color

To add sweetness

To enhance coconut flavor and help solidify the filling

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if a cake filling is too thin?

It can ooze out and mix with the frosting, creating a mess.

It makes the cake dry.

It makes the cake too sweet.

It causes the cake layers to separate.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using soaks in layer cakes?

To add color to the cake

To increase the cake's weight

To keep the cake moist and introduce new flavors

To make the cake easier to slice

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ingredient is not used in the vanilla milk soak?

Whole milk

Vanilla extract

Granulated sugar

Butter

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