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