If You Fail This Quiz, Stop Eating Cake!

Moist, succulent, sweet, soft and gooey. Mmm mm good. Is there one bad thing that can be said about cake? Who doesn’t like cake? Cakes are so considerate that they try to please and cater to everyone and every event. There's a flavor for everyone; whether it be pistachio or vanilla, you're covered. And they come in multiple shapes and sizes to suit your needs.

We use cakes for celebrations and also as that go-to food when your super snobby and inconsiderate spouse dumps you or when you’ve had a bad day at work and want to eat away your sorrows. It cheers you up, it’s always there for you on cheat days, and there's no point crying over spilled milk when you can mop it up with some rich red velvet cake.

Anyone can bake a cake nowadays. Cakes now come in particularly convenient boxes that anyone can whip up and place in the oven because let’s face it - we’re not all Martha Stewarts up in here.

Oh, you love cake? Do you think you're a cake expert? Let’s see how you do on this quiz

Question 1

What makes chocolate cake chocolatey?

Here’s a fun fact: in a study done by Syracuse University, it was found that “chocolate cake when eaten for breakfast can have a positive effect on your brain and waistline.” “According to their findings, when eaten regularly, chocolate can have a positive effect on cognitive performance and can improve your memory and abstract thinking. While this is magnificent news for chocolate lovers, this is just the tip of the iceberg.”

Question 2

What is the main ingredient in cheesecake?

Cheesecakes are popular desserts all over the world. Their taste is unique, and they possess a creaminess that's next to none. Cheesecakes are very simple to make and come in a wide variety of flavors to please any taste buds.

Question 3

What are raising agents also known as?

Ever wondered how cakes puff up and have a porous structure inside? Well, that’s the responsibility of raising agents. They're substances that cause an expansion of batters and doughs by releasing gases. Such agents include baking powder, baking soda, and yeast among other things.

Question 4

Frosting is usually made with..

Frosting is usually creamy, enriched glaze used on cakes. Kid or adult, it doesn’t matter what you are; most persons enjoy dipping their fingers in this creamy goodness and licking them. Frosting has been around for a mighty long time, and it seems as if it isn’t going anywhere soon. Bakers just keep adding and adding to what we already have. Not that we’re complaining.

Question 5

Fondant is also known as...

Fondant is very sweet, flavored, and thick. It's mostly used in the covering and decoration of cakes for various occasions, including weddings, birthdays, graduations, and christenings. This is a very versatile tool that can be used for any occasion.

Question 6

What’s the correct name for a cake that's baked upside down on pineapple?

Pineapples are sweet, refreshing tropical fruits used for multiple purposes. We can use them for sauces, poultry, drinks, and even cakes. They're very versatile fruits that have a very distinctive taste. Pineapples may help with coughs, colds, and eye health, as well as boost immunity. Pineapples rock!

Question 7

This cake is usually present at a celebration for being a year older.

It's believed that the Greeks celebrated with cakes when they were honoring Artemis. Nowadays, we use cakes to celebrate a variety of things, people, and events. Cakes are multipurpose food items that people from all over the word love and enjoy.

Question 8

A classic strawberry shortcake is filled with…

They say that a good shortcake is much like a biscuit, but only better. It's called a shortcake not because it's short in stature but because the word “short” in English, dating back to as far as the sixteenth century, means “crisp.”

Question 9

What does it mean to sift ingredients?

Sifting ingredients make them much lighter than when they're not sifted. Also, when making cake batter, sifted ingredients are easier to incorporate. This has been done for many years. It greatly affects your cakes’ texture, and by that, we mean it makes it better.

Question 10

The white, sweet, powdery dust used to make frosting is known as...

This sugar is primarily used in making frosting, icing, or other sugar-based decorations. It’s also used on cookies to add a delicate effect. Bakers have been using this for ages and ages; it's nothing new to the baking scene.

Question 11

Cakes are usually…

The first cakes were very different from what we have today. They had more of a bread-like texture, they added nuts, and fruits and honey were used to make them sweet. It's believed that the Egyptians were the first culture to display advanced skills in baking.

Question 12

What's royal icing?

Royal icing is mostly used on wedding cakes, Christmas cakes, and gingerbread houses. Royal icing is said to be dated back all the way to the 1770s. It's believed that the “royal” came from the fact that this said icing was used on Queen Victoria’s wedding cake.

Question 13

When was the first line of cake mix invented?

Cake mixes are easy to make, are convenient, and taste good. But are they better than homemade cakes? All people have their preferences based on their taste buds. However, if you're on a budget, cake mix would be the cheaper route to go.

Question 14

Red Velvet cake is usually frosted with?

Red velvet cake is a very tender and delicate cake. It's become very famous over the years. It can now be found in almost every category of food. Ice cream, milk shakes, cookies, chicken flavorings, and even candles come in red velvet scents now. What makes a red velvet cake so good, though? I guess you'll just have to try it to find out.

Question 15

This cake is made from creamed butter, eggs, flour, and sugar. It mostly relies on beating the ingredients for a long time.

Different cakes have very different techniques. No two types of cake are the same. People are so smart; they've tried and tested many many, many different techniques that garner very different results. We've become more advanced and complicated in the cake-baking industry.

Question 16

This cake is made with a pound each of butter, eggs, sugar and flour.

This type of cake dates back to the 1700s. However, today, there are many different variations to this cake. It's quite unique to be using a pound of each ingredient. It originated in Europe, then spread around the globe. Its mere simplicity is quite astounding.

Question 17

This cake is considered flourless.

Flourless cakes contain less calories per serving and are overall healthier for you. Some flourless cakes are not really cakes at all but are custard pies. However, they're said to be yummy, and people of all ages and walks of life enjoy them.

Question 18

What's likely to happen to cakes baked at a temperature too low or too high?

Controlling the temperature of your oven basically controls the outcome of your cake. Most ovens come with a knob to turn on the desired temperature, or with some, you can set the temperature you need. During baking, the batter goes through chemical and physical reactions that transform it into the fluffy cake that you know and love.

Question 19

These are small firm pieces of sugar and oils that are colored with food coloring.

This was invented in 1936 by Gerard de Vries, a Dutch company. We use these on cakes, cookies, pies - you name it. These have become a staple, especially for children who eat with their eyes and love color.

Question 20

A cake turntable is used during…

A cake turntable is a very useful instrument to have if you specialize in cakes or even if you like to bake for fun. It's a flat revolving instrument, which possesses a flat working area where cakes would be placed. This was a genius idea that paid off. Thank you!

Question 21

What's the correct name for items placed at the top of cakes for decoration?

In the 1840s, cakes began to take on more decorative shapes and were decorated with additional icing that were formed into patterns and shapes. Cakes have evolved tremendously and keep evolving. We eat with our eyes, so the beauty of cakes keep getting better and better to continue being appealing.

Question 22

Dobos torte is an older form of what?

This is a Hungarian cake consisting of rich chocolate buttercream topped with caramel. It was invented and named after Jozsef C. Dobos, a Hungarian pastry chef. This is an older type of cake, but that doesn't take away from its uniqueness.

Question 23

The term “folding in” means?

Folding is a popular mixing method. Before folding, sometimes, you might need to temper the mixture. Many different mixing methods are used in cake-baking to get desired results.

Question 24

Which type of cake usually calls for Kirsch (a cherry liqueur)?

Kirschwasser is a colorless dry brandy that's distilled from fermented juices of the black Morello cherry. It's made in the Black Forest of Germany. It's oftentimes added to fondue and various cakes or fruits. It's a very versatile cherry liqueur, which is still, to this date, traditionally made.

Question 25

Vanilla cake is traditionally made with what?

Vanilla cake is probably one of the most popular cake flavors all over the world. It's a flavor that originated in Mesoamerica as well as parts of Mexico. It's a very simple flavor that's easily incorporated in cakes.

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