The Art of Cake Making: Exploring Different Methods and Flavors

• Food Technology
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

The Art of Cake Making: Exploring Different Methods and Flavours

This is a no ingredients lesson.

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the 3 main methods of cake making, identify the products made using each method, and analyze how sensory factors are influenced by the chosen method.

What do you already know about cake making methods and how they affect the final product?

Introduction

Cake making is an art that involves various methods. In this lesson, we will explore the 3 main methods of cake making, the products they create, and how sensory factors play a role in the final outcome.

You will need to research the 3 methods - what are they, what things can be made using them and what characteristics change depending on the method chosen?

Sensory Factors

When exploring cake making methods, it's important to consider sensory factors like texture, color, and flavor. Different methods result in varying textures, ranging from light and airy to dense and fudgy.

Recipes from Around the World

As part of your research, explore cake recipes from different cultures. Discover unique flavors and techniques used in cakes worldwide. Consider how the chosen method affects the cultural variations.

Creating Your PowerPoint

Now it's time to showcase your research! Create a PowerPoint presentation summarizing your findings. Include information about the 3 main methods, the products made using each method, sensory factors, and examples of recipes from around the world.

Submission

Submit your PowerPoint presentation via email at the end of the lesson. Make sure to include your name and any additional notes or comments related to your research.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.