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Advanced Pastry and Cake Decorating Quiz

Quiz by Jonathan Michael

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a type of buttercream frosting?
    American
    Italian
    French
    Bavarian
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary purpose of using cake dowels?
    To provide structural support
    To create decorative patterns
    To absorb excess moisture
    To add flavor
    30s
  • Q3
    Which pastry is made from choux dough?
    Éclair
    Brioche
    Danish
    Croissant
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the term for the process of heating and cooling chocolate to stabilize it for coating and molding?
    Emulsifying
    Crystallizing
    Glazing
    Tempering
    30s
  • Q5
    Which decorating technique creates a woven pattern on a cake?
    Swiss dots
    Basket weave
    Stringwork
    Cornelli lace
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a 'tuile' in pastry terms?
    A fruit sauce
    A chocolate decoration
    A thin, crisp cookie
    A type of cream filling
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of these is NOT typically used as a cake garnish?
    Chocolate shavings
    Puff pastry
    Royal icing flowers
    Marzipan figures
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of 'white space' or 'negative space' in plated dessert presentation?
    To increase portion size
    To make the plate look fuller
    To hide imperfections
    To create contrast and focus attention
    30s
  • Q9
    Which type of icing is best suited for creating intricate, long-lasting decorations?
    Whipped cream
    Ganache
    Buttercream
    Royal icing
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a 'genoise'?
    A type of pastry cream
    A fruit-based sauce
    A light sponge cake
    A chocolate decoration
    30s
  • Q11
    Which factor does NOT typically influence plated dessert presentation?
    Color contrast
    Plate temperature
    Texture variety
    Height variation
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary purpose of simple syrup in cake making?
    To add sweetness
    To stabilize whipped cream
    To moisten the cake
    To create a glossy finish
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of these is NOT a common type of piping tip?
    Star
    Round
    Leaf
    Spiral
    30s
  • Q14
    What is 'coulis' in the context of plated desserts?
    A fruit or vegetable puree
    A whipped cream topping
    A type of cake
    A chocolate decoration
    30s
  • Q15
    Which technique involves covering a cake with a smooth layer of sugar paste?
    Fondant covering
    Ganaching
    Buttercreaming
    Glazing
    30s

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