Cake Making Portion Control

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CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc.

Adopted: CVIF-Dynamic Learning Program


SHS Leaning Activity Sheets
Name: _________________________________________ Score/Mark: _________________
Grade and Section: _______________________________ Date: ______________________
Strand: ABM ICT HE-Cookery HE-Tourism
Subject: BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION 2
Type of Activity: Concept Notes Skills: Exercise/Drills Illustration
Performance Task Essay/Report Others: _____

Activity Title : LAS 1. CAKE MAKING - PORTION CONTROL, YIELDS, WEIGHTS


AND SIZES
Learning Target : Evaluate the importance of portion control, yields, weights, and sizes in
relation to maintaining a balanced and healthy diet while indulging in desserts like cake.
References : Bread and Pastry – Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track Manual First
Edition 2016 Witten by Aniceta S. Kong, Anecita P. Domo, Cristeta M.
Arcos, Maila A. Dogelio
What is Portion Control?

Portion control means getting the right number of servings from a recipe and serving the
right amount. It requires following the standardized recipes exactly. It involves planning menus
carefully, purchasing an adequate amount of food, preparing, storing, and serving food.

Importance of Portion Control

1. It provides the correct serving size to meet the nutritional needs.


2. It helps control costs.
3. It helps minimize waste.
4. It helps to guide the ordering and preparation of food.
5. It is a contributing factor in giving a consistent yield and portion size.
6. Customers know exactly how much food to expect.
7. Customers get the same portion size

Methods of Portion Control


Cutting – a method of dividing food into uniform pieces before it is placed on the serving line.
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Examples: sheet cakes, rolls, or brownies CAKE CUTTING GUIDE

Weighing – a method that makes use of a food scale to create portions


based on weight

Measuring - a method of portioning food on the serving line that


involves the use of scoops or ladles
Counting - name or list (the units of a group or collection) one by one
in order to determine the total number

Suggestions for Controlling Portions


1. Follow the recipes accurately when measuring and weighing
ingredients.
2. Be sure the servers know the planned portion size for each baked product to be served.
3. Prepare a sample tray or plate before serving to visualize the amount to serve.
4. Use the correct type and the correct size portion control tool for each food item.

EXERCISES Answer each question in no more than three sentences.

1. What is the importance of portion control?


2. How can portion control, yields, weights, and sizes impact the nutritional value and
calorie content of a cake?

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