60 Baking Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. Picture Round)

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Are you a foodie looking for the ultimate baking quiz? Here it is!

Baking is the oldest cooking method in the world. The official definition is that it’s the process of cooking food by dry heat.

But for most of us, it’s mainly about baking cakes and bread.

Whether you are a fan of Bake Off, a professional baker or just someone who enjoys baking on their time off, this baking trivia quiz is for you.

You will find below 5 rounds of baking questions and answers including trivia, MCQ and true or false.

So, are you ready to get started? Let’s go!

Quiz Questions about Baking

Round 1: Easy Baking Trivia Questions

pain au chocolat in France
  1. What country does Black Forest Gateau come from?
  2. What grain is flour usually made from?
  3. What does ‘Pain au Chocolat’ mean?
  4. What time of year are Hot Cross Buns traditionally eaten?
  5. Naan, pita bread and chapati are all types of what?
  6.  What two ingredients typically sit between the two layers of a Victoria sponge cake?
  7. What type of nut is used in the making of marzipan?
  8. What flavour is devil’s food cake?
  9. Which utensil would you use for whipping eggs or cream?
  10.  What famous pastry is named after its crescent shape?

Round 2: Baking Multiple Choice Questions

eclair dessert in France
  1. Which of these is not a standard ingredient of sponge cake?
    1. Flour
    2. Milk
    3. Yeast
    4. Butter
  2. Who were the original judges of the Great British Bake Off?
    1. Paul Hollywood and Delia Smith
    2. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry
    3. Noel Fielding and Prue Lieth
    4. Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc
  3. What baking technique can be described as ‘allowing yeast dough to rise before baking’
    1. Proving 
    2. Processing 
    3. Leaving
    4. Laminating
  4. What is the difference between regular and New York cheesecake?
    1. New York cheesecake is baked
    2. New York cheesecake uses heavier cream
    3. New York cheesecake is suitable for vegans
    4. New York cheesecake is strawberry flavoured
  5. What kind of pastry is a classic éclair made from?
    1. Puff Pastry
    2. Filo Pastry
    3. Shortcrust Pastry
    4. Choux Pastry
  6. How long was the longest ever cake, according to the Guinness Book of World Records?
    1. 2300 metres
    2. 3300 metres
    3. 4300 metres
    4. 5300 metres
  7. Which English county does the pasty come from?
    1. Cornwall
    2. Devon
    3. Yorkshire
    4. Oxfordshire
  8. What does Mille Feuille mean in English?
    1. a million leaves
    2. a thousands smiles
    3. a thousand layers
    4. a millions sheets
  9. In what decade was sliced bread first sold?
    1. 1890s
    2. 1920s
    3. 1940s
    4. 1960s
  10. Which of these cakes almost always contains fruit?
    1. Upside-down cake
    2. Smetannik
    3. Pound Cake
    4. Genoise Sponge 

Round 3: Baking Quiz – True or False

kneading dough on wooden board
  1. The brand Mr Kipling was named after Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book.
  2. A whole loaf of bread was preserved for nearly 2000 years by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii?
  3. Gingerbread was first eaten by the Ancient Greeks, who used it for ceremonial purposes?
  4. Mince pies contain minced beef.
  5. Before the invention of the eraser, bread was used to erase graphite markings?
  6. With few ingredients to go around, people made Water Pie during the Great Depression.
  7. Yeast causes dough to rise because it releases oxygen when combined with sugar.
  8. The Guinness world record for the longest baking marathon is 31 hours and 16 minutes.
  9. Bagels are boiled before they go in the oven.
  10. Pears are often used as a substitute for eggs in vegan baking recipes.

Round 4: Medium Baking Trivia Questions

Ready to Bake
  1. What distinctive ingredient do Baklava and Medovik have in common?
  2. What popular British treat was officially declared a cake by a tribunal in 1991?
  3. In what city did baker Raffaele Esposito make the world’s first pizza?
  4. Which celebrity bakes is the titular Cake Boss in the American baking reality show ‘Cake Boss?’
  5. In a millionaire’s shortbread, what two ingredients sit on top of the biscuit base?
  6. What country do Danish pastries actually come from?
  7. What gives muscovado sugar its dark brown colour?
  8. What is the most eaten type of cookie in the United States?
  9. What two ingredients are combined through the ‘rubbing in’ technique?
  10. What type of alcohol is traditionally poured on a British Christmas pudding?

Round 5: Hard Baking Trivia Questions

raw dough in oven in kitchen
  1. The Russian ‘Napoleon’ cake is very similar to which French baked good?
  2. In which decade did American inventor Rufus Eastman patent the electric mixer?  
  3. What country produces around 45% of the world’s sugar?
  4. What kind of meat is traditionally included in Keema Naan?
  5. Name one country in which you might be served Msemen with honey and mint tea for breakfast.
  6. What are the two types of Belgium waffles, both named after cities in Belgium?
  7. What should you traditionally do with the top tier of a wedding cake?
  8. In what month is International Cake Day celebrated?
  9. What is the chemical name for baking soda?
  10. What is the meaning of the Dutch word ‘Koekje,’ which gives us the word Cookie?

Round 6: Baking Picture Quiz

Baking Picture Quiz

Quiz Questions and Answers about Baking

Baking Quiz Questions and Answers

Round 1: Easy Baking Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What country does Black Forest Gateau come from? Germany
  2. What grain is flour usually made from? Wheat
  3. What does ‘Pain au Chocolat’ mean? Chocolate Bread
  4. What time of year are Hot Cross Buns traditionally eaten? Easter
  5. Naan, pita bread and chapati are all types of what? Flat Bread
  6.  What two ingredients typically sit between the two layers of a Victoria sponge cake? Jam and Cream
  7. What type of nut is used in the making of marzipan? Almonds
  8. What flavour is devil’s food cake? Chocolate 
  9. Which utensil would you use for whipping eggs or cream? Whisk
  10.  What famous pastry is named after its crescent shape? Croissant

Round 2: Baking Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which of these is not a standard ingredient of sponge cake? c. Yeast

2. Who were the original judges of the Great British Bake Off? b. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry

3. What baking technique can be described as ‘allowing yeast dough to rise before baking’ a. Proving

4. What is the difference between regular and New York cheesecake? b. New York cheesecake uses heavier cream

5. What kind of pastry is a classic éclair made from? d. Choux Pastry

6. How long was the longest ever cake, according to the Guinness Book of World Records? d. 5300 metres

7. Which English county does the pasty come from? a. Cornwall

8. What does Mille Feuille mean in English? c. a thousand layers

9. In what decade was sliced bread first sold? b. 1920s

10. Which of these cakes almost always contains fruit? a. Upside-down cake  

Round 3: Baking Quiz Answers – True or False

  1. The brand Mr Kipling was named after Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book. False
  2. A whole loaf of bread was preserved for nearly 2000 years by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii? True
  3. Gingerbread was first eaten by the Ancient Greeks, who used it for ceremonial purposes? False, it was the Ancient Egyptians
  4. Mince pies contain minced beef. False, they are filled with fruit and spices
  5. Before the invention of the eraser, bread was used to erase graphite markings? True
  6. With few ingredients to go around, people made Water Pie during the Great Depression. True. 
  7. Yeast causes dough to rise because it releases oxygen when combined with sugar. False, it releases carbon dioxide. 
  8. The Guinness world record for the longest baking marathon is 31 hours and 16 minutes. True
  9. Bagels are boiled before they go in the oven. True
  10. Pears are often used as a substitute for eggs in vegan baking recipes. False, but banana can be used as an egg substitute.

Round 4: Medium Baking Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What distinctive ingredient do Baklava and Medovik have in common? Honey
  2. What popular British treat was officially declared a cake by a tribunal in 1991? Jaffa cakes
  3. In what city did baker Raffaele Esposito make the world’s first pizza? Naples
  4. Which celebrity bakes is the titular Cake Boss in the American baking reality show ‘Cake Boss?’ Buddy Valastro 
  5. In a millionaire’s shortbread, what two ingredients sit on top of the biscuit base? Chocolate and Caramel
  6. What country do Danish pastries actually come from? Austria
  7. What gives muscovado sugar its dark brown colour? Molasses
  8. What is the most eaten type of cookie in the United States? Chocolate Chip Cookie
  9. What two ingredients are combined through the ‘rubbing in’ technique? Fat and Flour
  10. What type of alcohol is traditionally poured on a British Christmas pudding? Brandy

Round 5: Hard Baking Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. The Russian ‘Napoleon’ cake is very similar to which French baked good? Mille-feuille
  2. In which decade did American inventor Rufus Eastman patent the electric mixer? 1880s 
  3. What country produces around 45% of the world’s sugar? Brazil
  4. What kind of meat is traditionally included in Keema Naan? Lamb
  5. Name one country in which you might be served Msemen with honey and mint tea for breakfast. Algeria, Morocco or Tunisia 
  6. What are the two types of Belgium waffles, both named after cities in Belgium? Brussels waffles and Liège Waffles
  7. What should you traditionally do with the top tier of a wedding cake? Save it
  8. In what month is International Cake Day celebrated? November
  9. What is the chemical name for baking soda? Sodium Bicarbonate
  10. What is the meaning of the Dutch word ‘Koekje,’ which gives us the word Cookie? Little Cake

Round 6: Baking Picture Quiz Answers

  1. St. Honoré
  2. Victoria Sponge Cake
  3. Battenburg Cake
  4. Carrot Cake
  5. Cheesecake
  6. Financier
  7. Bundt cake
  8. Gugelhupf
  9. Marble Cake
  10. Collin the Caterpillar Cake

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