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