National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Culinary Practice Exam

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In the original pound cake recipe, if 3 pounds of shortening and 3 pounds of flour are used, how much sugar is used?

1 pound
1½ pounds
3 pounds
6 pounds

The correct answer is: 3 pounds

In the original pound cake recipe, the proportions of the ingredients are equal based on weight, which is where the name "pound cake" originates. Traditionally, a pound cake consists of one pound each of flour, sugar, butter (or shortening), and eggs. In the given scenario, we have 3 pounds of shortening and 3 pounds of flour, which sets a standard for the amounts of other ingredients needed to maintain the original ratios. To keep the balance consistent for a traditional pound cake, if 3 pounds of flour are used, then the same amount of sugar, which should also be in 3 pounds, would be needed. This means that to match the 3 pounds of flour with the appropriate amount of sugar, we must also use 3 pounds of sugar. This balance maintains the texture and flavor profile typical of a pound cake, emphasizing the importance of equal weight proportions in its composition.