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Section 29.2 Cakes. There are five types of layer cakes that are distinguished by their mixing methods. To make a successful cake, you must know how to scale and pan it properly. high-fat cake. low-fat cake. A cake that generally uses baking powder as its leavening agent.
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Section 29.2 Cakes • There are five types of layer cakes that are distinguished by their mixing methods. • To make a successful cake, you must know how to scale and pan it properly.
high-fat cake low-fat cake A cake that generally uses baking powder as its leavening agent. A cake which is leavened from air that is whipped into the egg batter. Types of Layer Cakes • Cakes are made of eggs, flour, sugar, fat, leavening, and flavorings. • Cakes can be high-fat or low-fat.
Types of Layer Cakes Describe the five types of cakes. Cake Type Description Pound Cake High-fat cake; contains a pound each of butter, flour, sugar, and eggs; flavored to taste Sponge Cake Low-fat cake; also called a foam cake; has large amounts of air whipped into the eggs to give it a light texture Angel Food Cake Low-fat cake; a type of foam cake made with egg whites but not egg yolks; baked in tube pans
Types of Layer Cakes Describe the five types of cakes. Cake Type Description Chiffon Cake Low-fat cake; uses whipped egg whites to lighten the batter; egg yolks and part of the sugar are whipped to full volume, then flour is added; finally, the egg whites and the remaining sugar are folded in High-Ratio Layer Cake Contains a high ratio of both liquids and sugar; must use a high-ratio shortening; has a tight, firm grain
Baking Cakes • Cake mixing methods include: • creaming • blending • sponge or foam • angel food • chiffon
Baking Cakes • Baking pans are coated with fat and flour or lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. • Fill pans only one-half to two-thirds full. • Scale batter before it is panned: • creaming methods by weight • blending methods by weight or volume
Baking Cakes • Cool cakes for at least 15 minutes before you remove them from the pan. • Both angel food and chiffon cakes are cooled upside down.
Baking Cakes • Icing protects a cake and keeps in moisture. • Five types of buttercream icings: • simple • French • Italian • German • Swiss