Baking 101 For Kaitlyn

Measurements

100

32oz can be converted to what larger measurement? 

What is a liter

200

16 Tablespoons makes how many of this measurement? 

What is 1 cup? 

300

Rather than using a measuring cup, this secondary tool can be used to measure dry ingredients. 

What is a scale? 

400

Bakers often convert on the fly, What is 1/2 cup oil in oz?

What is 4 oz of oil.

Frosting

100

This recipe calls for the most amount of Butter. 

What is Buttercream

200

What is a term for a Whipped frosting? 

What is Aerated frosting/ or whipped topping. 

300

This type of sugar creates a creamier frosting, and a less dense texture.

What is Powdered sugar

400

This frosting is used on a variety of colored cakes, but is known for its partnership with a red cake. 

What is Cream cheese frosting

Piping

100

When using precision and aerated frosting use this tip while decorating.

What is a star tip? 

200

When writing "Happy Birthday Kaitlyn" on a cake this tip is preferred. 

What is a round tip?

300

You wouldn't want to work in a desert with this type of frosting!

What is buttercream, or a thick frosting type?

400

These three P words will help you when decorating

What is practice, patience, and precision? 

Pastry

100

This fruit is often used in Hispanic pastries

What is guava? 

200

This method of making pastry includes folding butter into layers, such as a book fold.

What is full puff pastry?

300

Almond flour and banging your sheet pan are key in making this French dessert. 

What is Macaron? 

400

Depression era cakes rely on the interaction between what two ingredients?

What is Vinegar and Baking Soda?