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Cakes, Cakes, Cakes! Trivia Quiz

Cakes, cakes, cakes! I know from personal experience that cakes are by far the most beloved sweet treats of all. This quiz is about the actual designing process and execution behind the beautiful and delicious creations.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviagoddess7. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
triviagoddess7

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
683

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (5/10), Guest 162 (3/10), Guest 206 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Designers often use marzipan, which is made of _________ ? Hint

Cashew paste

Almond paste

Mixed nut paste

Peanut paste

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not a cake show on TV in the USA? Hint

Food Network Cake Challenge

Let Them Eat Cake

Ace of Cakes

Cake Boss

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Question 3 of 10

3. As decoration, cake designers often use a type of sugar-based dough which is thin and lightweight. It is called what? Hint

Marzipan

Pastillage

Fondant

Buttercream

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cake decorating is a form of art. Which art term applies to a branch of cake decoration that deals with shaping? Hint

Painting

Verandemant

Moulding

Sculpting

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Question 5 of 10

5. Often cakes have messages written on them that are not from the piping tube. What do the decorators use? Hint

Molds

Cake tubes

Pastry cutters

Stencils

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Question 6 of 10

6. The most common and well-known form of Angel's Food Cake is chocolate-flavored.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is not a famous cake designer? Hint

Bronwen Weber

Duff Goldman

Mary Maher

Philipe D'Mattinee

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did cake decorating begin? Hint

1840s

1880s

1940s

1980s

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Question 9 of 10

9. Red velvet is a type of what cake flavor? Hint

Chocolate

White

Vanilla

Marble

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Question 10 of 10

10. On which channel did Buddy Valastro's show "Cake Boss" first air? Hint

TLC

Cooking Channel

Food Network

TBS

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Designers often use marzipan, which is made of _________ ?

Answer: Almond paste

Marzipan can be used to make many different small, intricate objects or patterns. Marzipan babies are very popular.

2. Which of the following is not a cake show on TV in the USA?

Answer: Let Them Eat Cake

'Food Network Cake Challenge' is a competition on Food Network, featuring well-known American pastry chefs. 'Ace of Cakes' is a show featuring Charm City Cakes bakery, which is run by Duff Goldman. Finally, 'Cake Boss' is a show featuring Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, NJ, run by Buddy Valastro.

3. As decoration, cake designers often use a type of sugar-based dough which is thin and lightweight. It is called what?

Answer: Pastillage

Pastillage is a thin dough, easily breakable. It can be sprayed with food color for decoration.

4. Cake decorating is a form of art. Which art term applies to a branch of cake decoration that deals with shaping?

Answer: Sculpting

Sculpting is used to describe when molding or shaping a mass of substance, often rice cereal. The figure is then covered in fondant.

5. Often cakes have messages written on them that are not from the piping tube. What do the decorators use?

Answer: Stencils

Stencils are easy ways to write messages. They are pre-made. You can use them to write 'Happy Birthday' or 'Bon Voyage'.

6. The most common and well-known form of Angel's Food Cake is chocolate-flavored.

Answer: False

Angel's Food Cake is a white cake. Devil's Food Cake is a chocolate cake.

7. Which of the following is not a famous cake designer?

Answer: Philipe D'Mattinee

Bronwen Weber and Mary Maher are private cake decorators who appear on cake challenges. Duff Goldman hosts the show 'Ace of Cakes'.

Bronwen Weber specializes is piping and cupcakes, while Mary Maher is a cake cartoonist. Duff Goldman does themed cakes for clientele.

8. When did cake decorating begin?

Answer: 1840s

Cake decorating began in the 1840s. This was because the new oven technology made cakes easier to bake. It started in France.

9. Red velvet is a type of what cake flavor?

Answer: Chocolate

Red velvet is a type of chocolate cake. It is reddish in color and a popular flavor today. Its color is made by a reddish dye.

10. On which channel did Buddy Valastro's show "Cake Boss" first air?

Answer: TLC

Buddy Valastro owns Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Source: Author triviagoddess7

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