Such delicacies as various kinds of cakes, cupcakes, pies probably each of us loves. Especially before holidays in our homes such delicacies are never in short supply. In this section we have placed many interesting pictures that depict just sweets. Choose the picture you like the most and try to color it carefully.
Coloring Book Cakes - Pancakes
Information
Cakes:
- Ingredients: The basic ingredients for a cake are flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder and flavoring (such as vanilla or lemon).
- Types: There are many different kinds of cakes, for example, chocolate cake, vanilla cake, carrot cake, fruit cake, cream cake, sponge cake and so on.
- Decorations: Cakes are often decorated with cream, glaze, fruit, chocolate, whipped cream or marzipan. They are also often decorated specifically for various occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc.
- Culture: Cakes are an important part of many cultures around the world and are often served at various occasions and celebrations.
Squares:
- Ingredients: The basic ingredients for pancakes are flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder and milk or water.
- Types: There are many different types of pancakes, for example, potato pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, apple pancakes, banana pancakes, blueberry pancakes, etc.
- Feeding: Pancakes are often served with various toppings, such as maple syrup, jam, cream, fruit, chocolate, etc.
- Frying: The pancakes are usually fried in a pan over low heat. However, there are also versions baked in the oven.
Nutritional values:
Cakes and pies are usually high in calories, sugars and fats, so they should be eaten in moderation. However, there are also "healthier" options, such as sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free cakes and pies, etc.
Preparation:
Preparing cakes and pies can be simple or complicated, depending on the recipe. However, there are also ready-made mixes for preparing cakes and pies that make preparation easier.
Trivia
- Oldest Cake Recipe: One of the oldest known cake recipes comes from Egypt and dates to around 2000 BC.
- World's Largest Cake: The world's largest cake weighed 68225.5 kg and was made by Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, in 2004.
- The Most Expensive Cake: The world's most expensive cake cost $75 million. It was created by Debbie Wingham and had 1,200 diamonds.
- Guinness World Record: The Guinness World Record for the highest number of pancakes per minute is 76 and was set by Steve Hamilton in the United States in 2016.
- Pancake Day: The UK and other countries celebrate what is known as "Pancake Day," which falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
- Cookbook of 1796: The 1796 cookbook "American Cookery" by Amelia Simmons is the first cookbook published in America, and it includes a recipe for "cake like pancakes."
- Cake in a Can: During World War II, in order to lift the spirits of soldiers, families were advised to send cakes in canned goods, as the cans protected the cake and allowed it to remain fresh.
- Cake Fest: November 26 is celebrated as World Cake Day (National Cake Day).
- World's Lightest Cake: Japanese cotton cheesecake is considered one of the lightest cakes in the world. It is a combination of traditional American cheesecake and Japanese white chocolate.
- Origin of the Word "Pancake": The word "pancake" comes from Old English "panne" and "cake". It originally meant "pan-fried cake".