Cake Decorating – MCQs – Culinary Arts

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1. What is the primary purpose of crumb coating a cake?





2. Which type of icing is best for detailed piping work?





3. What is the main ingredient in fondant?





4. Which tool is commonly used to smooth icing on a cake?





5. What does “tempering chocolate” achieve in cake decoration?





6. What is a turntable used for in cake decorating?





7. Which icing is most suitable for wedding cake decorations that require a smooth finish?





8. What is the purpose of a piping bag?





9. What is marzipan primarily made of?





10. Which nozzle is used for creating star-shaped decorations?





11. What is the purpose of dowels in tiered cakes?





12. Which ingredient prevents fondant from sticking to the rolling pin?





13. What type of icing is best for creating sugar flowers?





14. What is a “naked cake”?





15. Which technique creates a gradient color effect on a cake?





16. What is the purpose of simple syrup in cake decorating?





17. Which tool is used for intricate fondant cutting?





18. What is the ideal consistency for piping borders with buttercream?





19. Which type of chocolate is best for making cake drips?





20. What is the purpose of using a cake scraper?





21. Which color mixing technique prevents over-darkening of icing colors?





22. What does “airbrushing” do in cake decoration?





23. Which ingredient makes royal icing harden after application?





24. What is the best way to prevent buttercream from forming air bubbles?





25. Which tool helps to level cake layers?





26. What is “ganache” made of?





27. Which type of fondant is best for covering cakes?





28. Why is it important to chill a cake before crumb coating?





29. Which decoration technique uses small dots to create images or patterns?





30. What does “piping consistency” refer to?





31. What is the purpose of a cake dowel in a two-tier cake?





32. Which buttercream is made with hot sugar syrup and whipped egg whites?





33. What is the purpose of parchment paper under cake edges when decorating?





34. Which element is crucial for stabilizing whipped cream frosting?





35. What is “flooding” in royal icing decoration?





36. Which decorative style involves textured strokes resembling brush art?





37. What is a “drip cake”?





38. Which fondant tool helps create flower petals?





39. Why should food coloring gel be preferred over liquid for buttercream?





40. Which technique ensures even frosting on cake sides?





41. What is the function of edible glitter?





42. Which piping tip creates rose-like designs?





43. What is the role of glycerin in fondant?





44. What does stenciling achieve on cakes?





45. Which ingredient prevents whipped cream from collapsing?





46. What is the purpose of a cake comb?





47. Which cake finish is achieved using a blowtorch?





48. What is the ideal temperature for working with chocolate decorations?





49. Why is a palette knife used in cake decorating?





50. What is the purpose of using a crumb coat before the final layer of icing?





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