Which of the Following Statements About Using Vegetable Oil in Cakes

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about using vegetable oil in cakes is false?

• A) Except for tea breads and commercial cake mixes, vegetable oils are generally not used because they tend to result in a decreased volume and harsh crumb.
• B) During creaming, air bubbles are as easily incorporated into oil as they are in butter.
• C) Oil coats flour proteins, thus reducing gluten formation and leaving more moisture in the batter.
• D) Olive oil contains natural emulsifiers that make cakes more tender and moist.

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