CB CB Baker Decorating & Finishing Techniques

Question 1

What is the correct consistency of royal icing used for flooding cookies?

Accepted Answer

Thin, flowing (10-second icing)

Answer

Stiff peak

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Butter-cream thick

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Whipped and airy

Question 2

Which type of buttercream is known for being the most stable in warm conditions?

Accepted Answer

Italian meringue buttercream

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American buttercream

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French buttercream

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Swiss meringue buttercream

Question 3

What is the purpose of a crumb coat when decorating a layer cake?

Accepted Answer

To seal loose crumbs before applying the final frosting layer

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To add flavor to the exterior

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To level uneven cake layers

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To make the cake more moist

Question 4

Which tool is used to create a smooth, flat surface on the sides of a frosted cake?

Accepted Answer

Bench scraper (icing comb)

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Pastry brush

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Offset spatula

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Piping bag

Question 5

Fondant that tears or cracks during application is most likely too:

Accepted Answer

Dry and stiff

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Soft and warm

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Thick in the center

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Lightly kneaded

Question 6

Which piping tip produces a star-shaped rosette or shell border?

Accepted Answer

Star tip (e.g., #1M or #2D)

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Round tip (e.g., #1)

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Leaf tip (e.g., #67)

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Petal tip (e.g., #101)