St. Honoré cake - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is the St. Honoré cake named after?
A) The Bishop of Paris
B) Chiboust
C) Saint Honoré (Honoratus)
D) Auguste Julien
  • 2. In what century was the St. Honoré cake invented?
A) 20th century
B) 17th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. Who is credited with inventing the St. Honoré cake?
A) Auguste Julien
B) Saint Honoratus
C) The Bishop of Amiens
D) Chiboust
  • 4. What is the base of a traditional St. Honoré cake made of?
A) Sponge cake
B) Shortcrust pastry
C) Puff pastry
D) Biscuit
  • 5. What type of dough is piped on the outer edge of the shortcrust base?
A) Pâte à choux
B) Phyllo dough
C) Shortcrust pastry
D) Brioche dough
  • 6. What is used to attach the choux puffs to the cake?
A) Whipped cream
B) Caramelized sugar
C) Crème chiboust
D) Chocolate ganache
  • 7. What was the traditional method for caramelizing the sugar on the pastry?
A) Broiling
B) Using a red hot iron
C) Baking in a hot oven
D) Using a kitchen torch
  • 8. Where was the cake invented?
A) A royal palace
B) Patisserie Chiboust
C) A bakery in Amiens
D) A café on Rue de Rivoli
  • 9. What is the traditional filling for the St. Honoré cake?
A) Crème chiboust
B) Custard
C) Buttercream
D) Pastry cream
  • 10. What ingredients are sometimes added to modernize caramel for the puffs?
A) Honey or maple syrup
B) Butter or heavy cream
C) Vanilla or almond extract
D) Corn syrup or glucose syrup
  • 11. What profession is Saint Honoratus the patron saint of?
A) Farmers and millers
B) Winemakers
C) Bakers and pastry chefs
D) Chefs and cooks
  • 12. What tool is used to finish the cake with whipped cream?
A) A special St. Honoré piping tip
B) A standard star nozzle
C) A flat spatula
D) A pastry bag without a tip
  • 13. In which city was the St. Honoré cake created?
A) Paris
B) Lyon
C) Marseille
D) Amiens
  • 14. What is another name for the St. Honoré cake?
A) Chiboust ring
B) Patisserie cake
C) St. Honoratus cake
D) Parisian delight
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