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