Cakes and Icing

Let’s Begin!
Activity I.
Direction: Answer the following question.
1. In your own idea, what are the characteristics of an ideal cake?
In my own idea, the characteristic of an ideal cake should be moist but not too wet and the
layers are not dry by over baking and not under cooked. Make it look attractive, Add edible
decorations etc. Use fresh eggs. It should be fluffy, spongy, and moist. Having fewer
ingredients and proper baking methods make the cake more appealing, and using quality
ingredients are always add-ons.

How Far Have We Gone?

Activity II.
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter which corresponds to the
correct answer.
1. The combination of meringue and butter icing is called _____________.
Answer: a. buttercream frosting
2. This cake do not contain shortening in their batter.
Answer: b. unshortened cakes
3. It makes flour up the basic structure of the cake.
Answer: a. flour
4. It brings out the flavor of other cake ingredients.
Answer: c. salt
5. The bake product usually made of soft dough is called _____________.
Answer: d. cake
6. This is prepared by creaming butter with sugar or syrup until the mixture is smooth.
Answer: b. butter icing
7. This is a combination of shortened and unshortened cake.
Answer: a. chiffon cake
8. This gives the proper volume to the cake.
Answer: d. leavener
9. This gives the specific taste to the cake.
Answer: a. flavoring
10. It serves as a medium for dissolving solid ingredients.
Answer: b. liquid

Walk the Extra Mile !

Activity III.
Direction: Answer the following questions:
1. What are the methods of mixing shortened cakes?
The methods of mixing shortened cakes are first, creaming. Second is Blending. Lastly is the
single stage method.

2. Name the most common icing used in cakes.

The most common icing used in cakes includes, royal icing, meringue icing, sweetened
whipped cream, butter icing, and last is buttercream frosting.