Question 1

What was the first flavour of cake?

Accepted Answer

The first cakes were very different from what we eat today. They were more bread-like and sweetened with honey. Nuts and dried fruits were often added. According to the food historians, the ancient Egyptians were the first culture to show evidence of advanced baking skills.

Question 2

Is a cake a dessert?

Accepted Answer

dessert, the last course of a meal. In the United States dessert is likely to consist of pastry, cake, ice cream, pudding, or fresh or cooked fruit.

Question 3

Which country first made cake?

Accepted Answer

The invention of cake originated in ancient Egypt as round, flat, unleavened breads that were cooked on a hot stone. The evolution of baked goods continued over many centuries through the introduction of new ingredients and the invention of new techniques of baking.

Question 4

What are cakes made of?

Accepted Answer

Cakes are made from various combinations of refined flour, some form of shortening, sweetening, eggs, milk, leavening agent, and flavoring. There are literally thousands of cakes recipes (some are bread-like and some rich and elaborate) and many are centuries old. Cake making is no longer a complicated procedure.

Question 5

Is cake a pastry?

Accepted Answer

In general, for future efficacy, if someone asks you the difference between cake and pastry, you could say this: A cake is a baked good made with leaveners, flour, fat, and sugar, and a pastry is a dough paste made primarily with flour and fat.

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