What was the first kind of cake ever made? The ancient Greeks called cake πλακοῦς (plakous), which was derived from the word for "flat", πλακόεις (plakoeis). It was baked using flour mixed with eggs, milk, nuts, and honey. They also had a cake called "satura", which was a flat heavy cake. Who made cake first time? Interestingly, the ancient Egyptians were the first culture to exhibit baking skills, and during Ancient Times the cakes were more bread-like in appearance and sweetened with honey. The Greeks also had an early form of cheesecake, while the Romans developed versions of fruitcakes with...

How many hours do cake decorators work a day? Hear this out loudPauseIn a full-time position, you would work up to 37 hours a week over five or six days. This could include shifts and weekends. If you were self-employed, your hours would depend on the number of customers you have. The amount of work usually changes with the seasons. What time do cake decorators work? Hear this out loudPauseFirst and second shifts. At about 6 p.m. or so, they close up the area for the night. A cake decorator normally works the morning shifts and ends the day around...

How should eggs be added to cakes? Eggs should be added slowly, to promote emulsion. Most recipes will direct you to add them one or two at a time, but if you encounter a recipe that does not specify, add them one at a time. Beat the batter on the highest speed you can (without splattering) for a minute or two between each addition. How do eggs add texture? The emulsifying action of egg yolk helps produce smooth batters, and subsequently, contributes to volume and texture. The egg as emulsifier interacts with gluten to strengthen the protein network to create...

What causes smoke to not go up chimney? When a fireplace allows smoke to back up into a room instead of going up the chimney, it is usually caused by insufficient draft in the flue. Excessive creosote build up in the flue, or the presence of a bird's nest or a bee hive in the chimney are also fairly common causes of a poor flue draft. How do I make sure smoke goes up my chimney? How To Keep Smoke From Coming Out Of A FireplaceUse A Fireplace Grate. Build Fires Towards The Back Of The Fireplace. Build Fires Using...