On Baking: Chapter 17: Tortes and Specialty Cakes

When coating a torte or pastry with cocoa gelee one must

a. apply the coating when the gelee reaches 120 degrees F

b. spread a layer of buttercream so the gelee sticks

c. apply the gelee when it is cold

d. fold in the whipped cream immediately before spreading

e. all of the above

a

When making a layered torte with assorted types of cake and filling layers, which of the following ingredients is it especially important to measure carefully to achieve appealing results?

a. lemon juice

b. gelatin

c. heavy cream

d. chocolate

e. berries

b

In France, the word gateau refers to:

a. a cake in which some or all of the flour is replaced with ground nuts

b. any of a variety of small pastries made with eclair paste or puff pastry

c. a small cupcake

b

True/False

When making a patterned joconde cake, it is very important to bake the cake until it is browned and crisp so the design is visible after baking.

false

Tortes that have been refrozen should be thawed in the refrigerator before serving.

true

For best results, when filling a torte with a mousse, prepare immediately before service so the mousse does not get too soft.

false

In Eastern European countries, a torte is a rich cake in which all or part of the flour is replaced with finely chopped nuts.

true

A classic torte; rich chocolate cake with nut flour, apricot jam and chocolate glaze.

sacher torte

In American and British usage, a broad range of pastries including layer cakes and coffeecakes

cake

A layered chocolate cake with kirsh, cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings

black forest torte

An Italian dessert made up of ladyfingers, mascarpone filling, coffee and topped with cocoa powder

tiramuisu

Another name for jelly roll but it can be filled with many different varieties of fillings

swiss roll

A batter which bakes in to a moist, flexible cake. The batter can be patterned and used to line molds.

joconde

Visible decorations should compliment the __________ and textures of the cake and fillings.

flavor

The German torte; Schwarz Walder Kirsh torte is also known as _____________.

Black Forest Cake

Tortes are best stored in the _____________.

freezer

Popular at weddings and banquets, a ___________ ______________ is a lavish dessert buffet that features an assortment of sliced tortes, elegant pastries, mousses, fruits, and confections.

Viennese table