Cake Quiz: 35 Questions and Answers about Cakes (incl. 1 picture round)

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Everyone loves a quiz, especially one about something as delicious as cake! This is why we put together this ultimate cake quiz.

Cakes are one of the most delicious foods out there and let’s be honest, who doesn’t like them?

Whether you love baking or just enjoy a delicious dessert, this quiz about cake will be perfect to test your knowledge.

From traditional Christmas cakes to French and Italian specialities, you will find a bit of everything.

Please note that although there are a few baking questions, this is mainly a general knowledge quiz about cakes so you will need to know them, their history and where they come from rather than knowing how they are made.

This quiz is 33 questions and answers long, so it’s perfect for those who love to test their knowledge (or learn something new).

There’s also a cake picture round at the end, so you can see some of the most iconic cakes from around the world.

Ready to get started with this cake quiz? Let’s go!

Round 1: Easy Cakes Trivia questions

New York cheesecake
  1. Which chocolate layer cake is scarlet-coloured?
  2. What are the 4 ingredients required to make a pound cake?
  3. Which country does the Black Forest cake come from?
  4. Which cake is baked in a Bundt pan?
  5. True or False – An Angel food cake is a sponge cake.
  6. Which light cake was named after a British Queen?
  7. Which cake’s name is formed with two French cities names?
  8. Which flavour is the dark batter in a marble cake?
  9. Which sponge cake is named after a Portuguese island?
  10. In the Friends episode ​​”The One With All The Cheesecakes”, which two characters keep stealing the cheesecakes?
  11. What makes a New York Cheesecake so dense?
  12. True or False – There is frosting on muffins.
  13. Which part of a cake is saved by the bride and groom during their wedding?
  14. How do you say cake in French?
  15. Which French cake has the same name as a type of music?

Round 1: Easy Cakes Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. Which chocolate layer cake is scarlet-coloured? Red Velvet Cake
  2. What are the 4 ingredients required to make a pound cake? Flour, butter, eggs, and sugar
  3. Which country does the Black Forest cake come from? Germany
  4. Which cake is baked in a Bundt pan? A Bundt cake
  5. True or False – An Angel food cake is a sponge cake. True
  6. Which cake’s name is formed with two French cities names? Paris Brest
  7. Which light cake was named after a British Queen? Victoria Sponge Cake
  8. Which flavour is the dark batter in a marble cake? Chocolate
  9. Which sponge cake is named after a Portuguese island? Madeira Cake
  10. In the Friends episode ​​”The One With All The Cheesecakes”, which two characters keep stealing the cheesecakes? Rachel and Chandler
  11. What makes a New York Cheesecake so dense? Heavy Cream
  12. True or False – There is frosting on muffins. False
  13. Which part of a cake is saved by the bride and groom during their wedding? The top tier
  14. How do you say cake in French? Gateau
  15. Which French cake has the same name as a type of music? Opera

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Round 2: Cakes Multiple Choice questions

Black Forest cake
  1. What type of cake is a Christmas cake?
    1. A fruit cake
    2. A sponge cake
    3. A roulade
    4. A muffin
  2. What is in the frosting of a German chocolate cake?
    1. Almond and lemon
    2. Lemon and honey
    3. Coconut and pecan
    4. Peanut 
  3. Who famously said “Let them eat cake”?
    1. Julius Caesar
    2. Henry VIII
    3. Marie Antoinette
    4. Queen Victoria
  4. Which fruit is used in a tarte tatin?
    1. Pineapple
    2. Pear
    3. Apple
    4. Peach
  5. Which nut is used in a Financier?
    1. Peanut
    2. Pecan
    3. Almond
    4. Chestnut
  6. In which country was the Chiffon cake invented?
    1. France
    2. Italy
    3. Australia
    4. USA
  7. Which biscuits are used to make a Charlotte?
    1. Shortbread
    2. Digestive
    3. Petit Beurre
    4. Lady Fingers
  8. When is National cake day in the US?
    1. 26th of January
    2. 26th of March
    3. 26th of July
    4. 26th of November
  9. Which colour is a Battenberg cake?
    1. Yellow and Pink
    2. White and Blue
    3. Green and Yellow
    4. Orange and Red
  10. When was the first season of The Great British Bake Off?
    1. 2007
    2. 2010
    3. 2013
    4. 2016

Round 2: Cakes Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. What type of cake is a Christmas cake? A fruit cake
  2. What is in the frosting of a German chocolate cake? Coconut and pecan
  3. Who famously said “Let them eat cake”? Marie Antoinette
  4. Which fruit is used in a tarte tatin? Apple
  5. Which nut is used in a Financier? Almond
  6. In which country was the Chiffon cake invented? USA
  7. Which biscuits are used to make a Charlotte? Lady fingers
  8. When is National cake day in the US? 26th of November
  9. Which colour is a Battenberg cake? Yellow and Pink
  10. When was the first season of The Great British Bake Off? 2010

Round 3: Cakes Picture Quiz

Cakes Picture Round

Round 3: Cakes Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Galette des Rois
  2. Victoria sponge
  3. Mochi
  4. Carrot cake
  5. Battenberg cake
  6. Red Velvet Cake
  7. Black Forest Cherry Cake
  8. Revani
  9. Sticky toffee pudding
  10. Pavlova

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