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Icing, Icing, Baby Trivia Quiz

This quiz will explore some of the different types of icing used for baked goods and some baking terms used in the production of icing.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
634

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Question 1 of 10

1. This icing in its basic form is made by mixing together butter and icing sugar or powder with flavorings added. It is often used for cake fillings and cupcakes. Which type of icing is being described? Hint

Fondant

Buttercream

Royal Icing

Pastillage

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Question 2 of 10

2. Frosting is a type of icing that is used to create swirls on top of cupcakes, cookies or cakes. It differs from other types of icing by using the addition of a pasteurized dried egg white. What is a commonly used brand of this added ingredient? Hint

Meri-Egg

Meri-White

Cream-White

Cream-Egg

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kitchen implement is preferred when applying a creamy icing mixture to a cake, to either completely cover it or to fill between layers? Hint

Spatula

Spade

Spoon

Fork

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Question 4 of 10

4. Marzipan is a confection that may be rolled into sheets and coated for icing cakes, particularly fruitcakes in England. What type of nuts are ground down that is the main constituent used in marzipan? Hint

Walnuts

Almonds

Cashews

Pecans

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sugar Paste icing is a dough made from sugar and glucose that is rolled out to cover cakes. What other name is this icing commonly known as? Hint

Fondant

Glazing Paste

Ganache

Fondue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ganache can be in a form of a glaze, icing, sauce or a filling for pastries. It is made by heating cream and then mixing it with what other ingredient? Hint

Butter

Fruit

Chocolate

Sugar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Royal icing is a firm white icing made from egg whites, icing sugar and occasionally lemon or lime juice. Traditionally, it is used to create snow scene Christmas cakes. Which other item is often added to stop the icing from becoming too hard? Hint

Margarine

Glycerine

Butter

Vegetable Oil

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Question 8 of 10

8. What technique is used when applying icing for detailed writing, borders or scrollwork onto cakes or other baked goods? Hint

Clogging

Plumbing

Piping

Wrenching

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mexican paste is a type of icing used for modelling, a technique which is used to create various figurines for cake decorating. What unique item is used in this paste that enables the shapes to retain their form? Hint

Gum Tragacanth

Chicle

Wrigleys Gum

Paraffin

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Question 10 of 10

10. The quiz title, "Icing, Icing, Baby" sounds like the song, "Ice Ice Baby" by a prominent American rapper. What part of the singer's name is something that might be used as part of an icing mixture? Hint

Chocolate

Butterscotch

Strawberry

Vanilla

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Buttercream

Buttercream may also be made with other fats such as margarine or shortening but most dessert chefs prefer butter. Typically, the ratio of sugar to fat is 2:1 and the flavorings added will identify the dessert such as chocolate when making chocolate cake.

Answer: Meri-White

The use of Meri-White enables the frosting to keep its shape when applied onto the dessert, particularly during the presence of elevated temperatures on a hot day. Frosting is basically made from sugar and water or milk with the option of adding butter, egg whites, cream cheese and flavorings.

3. What kitchen implement is preferred when applying a creamy icing mixture to a cake, to either completely cover it or to fill between layers?

Answer: Spatula

A kitchen spatula is a device with a wide flat blade usually made of plastic that is used for spreading food. In the absence of a spatula, a knife will do the trick.

Answer: Almonds

Marzipan is made by combining ground almonds, sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract. When making a fruit cake the marzipan layer serves to trap the moisture in the cake, preventing it from going stale too quickly.

5. Sugar Paste icing is a dough made from sugar and glucose that is rolled out to cover cakes. What other name is this icing commonly known as?

Answer: Fondant

Fondant is a french term which means "melting" and in this context refers to the consistency of the dough as being soft and hence the ability to easily roll it with a rolling pin to the desired size. Other than to cover cakes, sugar paste icing is also used to make moulds and various cake decorations.

6. Ganache can be in a form of a glaze, icing, sauce or a filling for pastries. It is made by heating cream and then mixing it with what other ingredient?

Answer: Chocolate

Ganache is commonly use when making chocolate cakes and usually a two to one ratio of chocolate to cream is the norm. One such recipe is the use of Belgian chocolate and double cream which makes for a good alternative to buttercream.

Answer: Glycerine

Royal icing is also used for making gingerbread houses since its consistency provides a good means for sticking the houses together. Other uses include providing detail such as swirls and lettered messages on cakes. Glycerin is a sugar alcohol compound.

8. What technique is used when applying icing for detailed writing, borders or scrollwork onto cakes or other baked goods?

Answer: Piping

Piping is done using a piping bag which needs to be filled with the icing that is smooth and consistent, and free of air bubbles. Squeezing the bag will allow the icing to come out in thin straight lines, somewhat like spaghetti. Piping skills is an art and requires practice in order to decorate in a nice fashion.

Answer: Gum Tragacanth

Tragacanth is a natural gum that is acquired from the dried sap of various species of Middle Eastern legumes. The gum is added to icing sugar and water, and combined until the mixture binds, kneaded until pliable and allowed to sit until it becomes firm.

Answer: Vanilla

Vanilla is a flavor that is obtained from orchids and was originally cultivated in Mexico. A basic vanilla icing consists of icing sugar, butter, a little bit of milk and a touch of vanilla.

Source: Author lout62001

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