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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 9

Quarter 3

Name of Student:
Learning Area-Grade Level TLE-BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION /GRADE 9-
10
Date:
Activity Title: PRESENT CAKES

I. Introductory Concept

The following are the characteristics of a Good Plated Cake. To wit: Cake should
look good and attractive. There should be frosting. Cakes without frosting look very boring and
taste bland. It should be sweet. It should rise completely and should not taste or feel like batter.
It should be fluffy, spongy and moist. A good cake should not look good, but it should be made
under good conditions. It should be made with good quality and fresh ingredients. Frozen
ingredients should be avoided. Lesser the ingredients, better the cake. Extra preservative and
other unusual substances should be avoided.

Why is it important to measure freshness of a cake?

We measure freshness when developing long shelf life cakes to ensure that they keep
their freshness characteristics along shelf-life. Sometimes, customers may have some specific
requirements about cake texture. In that case, the goal might be to reach a certain level of
moistness, reduce the crumbliness or increase the short bite. Measuring the freshness helps us
see how close we are to meeting these goals which can also be a future guide for our product
development.

How long does cake last?

The shelf life of cake depends on a variety of factors, such as the sell by date, the
preparation method and how the cake was stored. Because of its relatively low cost and high
calorie density, cake is one of the most popular celebration desserts in the world. It is a
traditional dessert in most cultures for birthdays, and it is so versatile that it can be prepared in
many ways.

The shelf life of real fruitcake (dense with dried fruits, nuts and alcohol and stored in a tightly
sealed tin) is a debated topic. It seems no one actually knows how long a fruitcake
lasts because people tend to re-gift them and never actually eat them!

Cake Expiration Dates

Pantry Fridge Freezer

Past Date Past Date Past Date

Bakery Cake  1-2 Days 2-4 Days 2-4 Months

Cake with fresh fruit  -- 1-2 Days 2-4 Months

Cake with whipped cream  -- 1-2 Days --

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Fruit Cake  -- 3-25 Years* --

How to tell if cake is bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Although not a perfect test, your senses are usually the most reliable instruments to tell if your
cake has gone bad. Some common traits are a hard and dry texture as the moisture
evaporates. Sometimes mold can appear, so always be on the lookout for that. Fruit fillings may
also become moldy or slimy which indicate that the cake has gone bad.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to
practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expire.

Examples of Cakes with Molds

Standard Size and Weight Per Serving of Cakes

Cakes come in many sizes, shapes, and configurations. That can make it tricky to know what
cake design is appropriate for the number of guests you expect for an event. Fortunately, you can
get a general idea of how many portions you can cut from standard cake sizes, whether it's a
sheet cake or a tiered wedding cake.

Cake Size, Shape, and Type

Round, square, and heart-shaped cakes each produce different numbers of portions. A square

cake will yield more portions than a round or heart-shaped cake. Unusual shapes—octagonal or
hexagonal cakes, for example—yield a similar number of portions as their square counterparts.

While sponge cakes are most popular and pretty standard for events, the type of cake will also
determine the number of portions you can cut from it. For example, traditional fruit cake is firm and
can be precisely cut into very small pieces. On the other hand, an ice cream cake often begins to
melt before it’s completely served, so you'll likely want to have more on hand.

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Approximate Portions for Single-Layer Cake

Cake Size Round Sponge Square Sponge Heart Shaped

5-inch 8 8 6

6-inch 11 18 12

7-inch 15 24 16

8-inch 20 32 24

9-inch 27 35 28

10-inch 38 50 30

11-inch 45 56 35

12-inch 56 72 40

14-inch 64 98 45

Portions for Sheet Cakes

When you choose a sponge cake, you can use the size of the cake to determine the average
number of pieces to expect from a single layer. The chart offers an approximate portion based on
slices that are cut 2 inches long by 1 inch wide.

Tiered Wedding Cakes

Most ceremonial wedding cakes are made with two or more layers of cake, with icing between
each layer. Slices are typically 4 inches high and 2 inches long by 1 inch wide. When estimating
the size of a wedding cake, assume the serving size will be at least that big and then figure out
how many are needed for the guest count. Always add extra servings because you may end up
inviting more guests than you initially planned for or people may want second helpings.

Additionally, consider whether the portions are meant to be a dessert, or the cake-cutting is more
ceremonial in nature: Dessert portions should be bigger than the traditional 2-inch by 1-inch piece
of cake.

Cutting different tiers of a cake to get the correct number of portions can be confusing, especially
with round or heart-shaped creations. Before the reception or event, create a plan for how the
cake should be cut to avoid running out or having too much cake leftover. Exclude the top tier
from your calculations because you may choose to remove it and keep it for the couple's first
anniversary.

Professional cake decorators use a specific cutting method to ensure neat, uniform pieces,
depending on the cake's shape:

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Round Cakes

 Remove the top tier if it's meant to be kept.

 Cut a smooth, evenly spaced circle about 2 inches in from the second tier's outer edge.
 Cut the ring into slices that are about 1 inch across.
 Cut another circle 2 inch farther in and slice that ring into 1-inch pieces.
 Continue this process until you have only a small circle of cake left in the center. Cut the
core into pieces that measure approximately 1 inch along the outer edge.
 Remove the cake board and dowels and repeat this process with the next tiers

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs (TLE_HEBP9-12TC-IIIj-1-3)

LO4. Present Cakes

4.1 Select and use equipment in accordance with service requirements
4.2 Present Cakes in accordance with customers’ expectations and established standards
procedures
4.3 Maintain product freshness, appearance s and eating qualities in accordance with the
established standards and procedures
4.4 Marked cakes or cut portion controlled to minimize wastage and in accordance with
enterprise specifications and customer preferences

III. Activities

Direction: Give the expiration dates of the following:

Refrigerator Freezer
Bakery Cakes
Cake with Whipped Cream
Fruit Cake
Cakes with Fresh Fruits

IV. Reflection

How do we keep the freshness of cake and why is it important?

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V. Answer Key

Refrigerator Freezer
Bakery Cakes 2-4 days 2-4 months
Cakes with Whipped 1-2 days
Cream
Fruit Cakes 3 or more years

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Cakes with Fresh Fruits 1-2 days 2-4 months

VII. References:
TLE/TVL Bread and Pastry Production NC II Self Learning Module

Book Sources

 K-12 Basic Education Curriculum. Technical Vocational Livelihood Home Economics.

Bread & Pastry Production Manual 1st Edition 2016
 Basbas, Leonora. Culinary Arts II
 Bayona, Evelyn P. Cake Decorating Handouts (Frosting/lcing)
 Berolzheimer, Ruth. Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook
 Gisslen, Wayne. Professional Baking Sixth Edition
 Gonzales, Nancy Cameros. Philippines Home Economics Baking Basics.
 Home Technology, Culinary Arts I, SEDP Series
 Rojo. Technology and Eome Economics III
 Stewart, Martha. CAKES First-ever book of bundts, loaves, layers, coffee cakes and
more. Clarkson Potter/ Publishers.
 ASEAN 2012 Trainee Manual
 National Food Service Management Institute. (2007)
 Ebnesajjad, Sina, ed. Plastic Films in Food Packaging: Materials
 Technology and Aplicaitons. Elsevier Science, 2012. accessed from
https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=mzsuWQ96ydYC

Internet Sources

 “Most Essential Baking Equipment & Their Uses” https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=J3CkrJ9vPJQ
 Intro to Understanding Baking Ingredients - Fluffnpuff Pastry Baking Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuvImdGdXxE&t=25s
 How to Measure Ingredients https://www.youtube.com/watch?
time_continue=19&v=0v-ulU_mi7o&feature=emb_logo
 Plating Skills-How To Plating Cake or Dessert Like a Restaurant-Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olOANUbWg5c
 Plate like a pro with these quick and easy dinner party plating tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyZ9fHAwvZg
 Types of Colorful Plating techniques 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn5DT_NvXyw

Prepared by:

JOMMARK P. BENOSA

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