Unit Award Scheme

120325 FOOD PREPARATION: BAKING AND ICING A SPONGE CAKE (UNIT 21)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1identify the equipment needed to make chocolate fudge cakeSummary sheet
2identify, collect and weigh or measure the ingredients needed to make chocolate fudge cakeSummary sheet
3preheat the oven to 180 degrees and oil and line the base of two 18cm sandwich tinsSummary sheet
4sieve the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowlSummary sheet
5add caster sugar to the bowl and mix wellSummary sheet
6make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and add golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil and milkSummary sheet
7beat well with an electric whisk until smoothSummary sheet
8divide the mixture between two tins and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until risen and firm to the touchSummary sheet
9remove the cake from the oven, cool for 10 minutes and then turn it out onto a cooling rackSummary sheet
10beat unsalted butter until softSummary sheet
11sieve and beat in icing sugar and cocoa powder to the butter, and add enough milk to make the icing spreadableSummary sheet
12sandwich the two cakes together with the icing, and cover the sides and top with more icingSummary sheet
13work in a safe and hygienic mannerSummary sheet
14serve the chocolate fudge cake in an appropriate mannerSummary sheet and/or photograph(s)
15evaluate the final product.Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 February 2024Level - Level Two