Cakes
Cakes
Cakes (/keɪks/) are a type of sweet dessert that is typically baked. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries, meringues, custards, and pies.
Etymology
The term cake has a long history. The word itself is of Viking origin, from the Old Norse word "kaka".
Types of Cakes
There are many different types of cakes, each with their own recipes and techniques. Some of the most common types include:
- Sponge cake: A light, airy cake that is leavened primarily by beaten eggs.
- Pound cake: A rich cake that traditionally contains a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.
- Angel food cake: A type of sponge cake that uses egg whites for leavening.
- Devil's food cake: A moist, rich chocolate cake.
- Red velvet cake: A cake with a dark red, bright red or red-brown color. It is traditionally prepared as a layer cake topped with cream cheese or cooked roux icing.
Related Terms
- Baking: The process of making cakes and other baked goods.
- Icing (food): A sweet, often creamy glaze made of sugar with a liquid, such as water or milk, that is often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, cream cheese, or flavorings and is used to cover or decorate baked goods, such as cakes or cookies.
- Pastry: A dough of flour, water, and shortening that may be savoury or sweetened. Sweetened pastries are often described as bakers' confectionery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cakes
- Wikipedia's article - Cakes
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