St. Honoré cake - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is the St. Honoré cake named after?
A) Chiboust
B) Auguste Julien
C) Saint Honoré (Honoratus)
D) The Bishop of Paris
  • 2. In what century was the St. Honoré cake invented?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. Who is credited with inventing the St. Honoré cake?
A) Chiboust
B) Auguste Julien
C) Saint Honoratus
D) The Bishop of Amiens
  • 4. What is the base of a traditional St. Honoré cake made of?
A) Biscuit
B) Shortcrust pastry
C) Puff pastry
D) Sponge cake
  • 5. What type of dough is piped on the outer edge of the shortcrust base?
A) Shortcrust pastry
B) Brioche dough
C) Pâte à choux
D) Phyllo dough
  • 6. What is used to attach the choux puffs to the cake?
A) Whipped cream
B) Chocolate ganache
C) Caramelized sugar
D) Crème chiboust
  • 7. What was the traditional method for caramelizing the sugar on the pastry?
A) Broiling
B) Baking in a hot oven
C) Using a kitchen torch
D) Using a red hot iron
  • 8. Where was the cake invented?
A) A café on Rue de Rivoli
B) A bakery in Amiens
C) A royal palace
D) Patisserie Chiboust
  • 9. What is the traditional filling for the St. Honoré cake?
A) Pastry cream
B) Custard
C) Crème chiboust
D) Buttercream
  • 10. What ingredients are sometimes added to modernize caramel for the puffs?
A) Corn syrup or glucose syrup
B) Vanilla or almond extract
C) Honey or maple syrup
D) Butter or heavy cream
  • 11. What profession is Saint Honoratus the patron saint of?
A) Farmers and millers
B) Winemakers
C) Bakers and pastry chefs
D) Chefs and cooks
  • 12. What tool is used to finish the cake with whipped cream?
A) A standard star nozzle
B) A flat spatula
C) A pastry bag without a tip
D) A special St. Honoré piping tip
  • 13. In which city was the St. Honoré cake created?
A) Paris
B) Marseille
C) Amiens
D) Lyon
  • 14. What is another name for the St. Honoré cake?
A) Parisian delight
B) Chiboust ring
C) Patisserie cake
D) St. Honoratus cake
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