How to decorate a cake professionally
  • 1. What is the first step in professionally decorating a cake?
A) Choosing the color scheme
B) Applying the crumb coat
C) Leveling the cake layers
D) Making the frosting
  • 2. What is a crumb coat?
A) A mixture of cake crumbs and frosting
B) A type of cake decoration
C) The final layer of frosting
D) A thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs
  • 3. Which tool is best for smoothing frosting on a cake?
A) Offset spatula
B) Fork
C) Butter knife
D) Spoon
  • 4. What is the purpose of a turntable?
A) To bake the cake evenly
B) To store the cake
C) To display the cake
D) To easily rotate the cake while decorating
  • 5. Which piping tip creates a star shape?
A) Leaf tip
B) Basketweave tip
C) Open star tip
D) Round tip
  • 6. What is royal icing typically used for?
A) Detailed decorations and borders
B) Covering the entire cake
C) Making the cake moist
D) Flavoring the cake
  • 7. What is fondant primarily made of?
A) Cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla
B) Chocolate and cream
C) Sugar, gelatin, and glycerin
D) Butter, flour, and eggs
  • 8. How should fondant be stored?
A) In the refrigerator
B) Uncovered on the counter
C) Airtight container at room temperature
D) In the freezer
  • 9. What is the best way to prevent air bubbles in fondant?
A) Adding more liquid
B) Freezing the fondant
C) Baking the fondant
D) Kneading the fondant thoroughly
  • 10. Which is the easiest way to transfer a delicate decoration to a cake?
A) Using a spoon
B) Using a fork
C) Using an offset spatula
D) Using your fingers
  • 11. What is the purpose of a cake smoother?
A) To add texture to the cake
B) To cut the cake
C) To measure the cake
D) To create a smooth fondant finish
  • 12. How can you create a marbled effect on fondant?
A) Baking the fondant
B) Adding water to the fondant
C) Gently twisting two colors together
D) Freezing the fondant
  • 13. What can you use to attach edible decorations to a cake?
A) Glue
B) Water
C) Cooking oil
D) Royal icing or melted chocolate
  • 14. What is ganache?
A) A type of cake batter
B) A mixture of chocolate and cream
C) A type of fondant
D) A type of buttercream
  • 15. How do you temper chocolate?
A) Adding flour to the chocolate
B) Heating and cooling chocolate to specific temperatures
C) Freezing the chocolate
D) Adding water to the chocolate
  • 16. What is the best way to store a decorated cake?
A) On the counter uncovered
B) In a warm oven
C) In an airtight container in the refrigerator
D) In the freezer uncovered
  • 17. What is the purpose of edible glitter?
A) To add texture
B) To add flavor
C) To make the cake last longer
D) To add sparkle and visual appeal
  • 18. What type of frosting is best for creating sharp edges?
A) Cream cheese frosting
B) Swiss meringue buttercream
C) Simple syrup
D) Whipped cream
  • 19. Which piping bag is generally considered the most versatile?
A) Reusable silicone piping bag
B) Cloth piping bag
C) Plastic disposable piping bag
D) Parchment paper piping bag
  • 20. What tool is used to create a smooth transition between two different colors of frosting?
A) Cake leveler
B) Bench scraper
C) Serrated knife
D) Wire rack
  • 21. What is the best way to clean a piping tip?
A) Put it in the dishwasher.
B) Wipe it with a paper towel.
C) Soak it in bleach.
D) Use a small brush and hot, soapy water.
  • 22. What is the best way to color buttercream?
A) Gel food coloring
B) Natural food coloring
C) Liquid food coloring
D) Powdered food coloring
  • 23. What does 'bloom' mean when working with gelatin?
A) To set the gelatin
B) To color the gelatin
C) To hydrate the gelatin in cold water
D) To melt the gelatin
  • 24. What is a stencil used for in cake decorating?
A) Measuring ingredients
B) Creating patterned designs with powder or icing
C) Cutting cake layers evenly
D) Removing a cake from a pan
  • 25. What can be used to create a drip effect on a cake?
A) Buttercream
B) Meringue
C) Royal Icing
D) Ganache or candy melts
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a common type of buttercream?
A) Swiss meringue buttercream
B) French buttercream
C) American buttercream
D) Italian meringue buttercream
  • 27. What does it mean to "stack" a cake?
A) To level a cake
B) To bake multiple cakes at once
C) To layer cake layers with frosting
D) To freeze cakes
  • 28. How can you prevent buttercream from melting in warm weather?
A) Add more liquid
B) Add more eggs
C) Add more sugar
D) Use a higher ratio of fat to sugar
  • 29. Which ingredient helps stabilize whipped cream?
A) Gelatin
B) Flour
C) Baking powder
D) Oil
  • 30. What is the purpose of corn syrup in fondant?
A) To add color
B) To make it easier to work with buttercream
C) To add flexibility and prevent cracking
D) To add sweetness
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