Activity #2: Butter Cakes Vs.

Foam Cakes

Are you familiar with making a Venn Diagram? A Venn Diagram is a visual tool that lets you see the
similarities and differences of two or more different items. It consists of shapes (commonly circle shapes)
that overlaps. Each shape represents a concept. The same characteristics of the two concepts are found
where the shapes overlap. Whereas, characteristics that is unique to only one concept are written in the non-
overlapping part of their respective shapes.
Instruction: Make a simple research about foam cakes and butter cakes. Create a Venn Diagram showing
the similarities and differences of butter cakes and foam cakes. Write at least four different characteristics
and at least two similarities. (2 points each)

Butter Cakes Vs. Foam Cakes

 made from creamed

butter, sugar, eggs, and  known for a subtle flavor that
flour. pairs well with hot beverages.

 Both Foam and Butter  made from whipped eggs,

 contain some form of fat like
butter, margarine or vegetable
shortening
 finely textured, tender, and
moist cake
 this type of cake needs
baking powder or baking soda
for leavening purposes and to
make it rise
 not as light as the sponge
variety
 has richer taste
Cakes lend themselves to
limitless variations,
depending on the
flavorings added to the
basic ingredients, the
shapes of the pans used in
baking, and fillings, icings
and decorations used
 A form of sweet food
 served as a celebratory
dish on ceremonial
occasions
 They are
usually baked
 will not produce a lot of
moisture
sugar, and flour.
 usually have a larger proportion
of eggs
 fats are not used in this dessert
because they are too heavy for the
batter, which needs to remain
foamy
 there are no leavening agents
such as baking powder and
baking soda because they are
not necessary in these recipes
 a very light product with a
spongy texture.