This question called for practical lessons and because of the lack of knowledge in this practical question, the candidates performed poorly in the question. The candidates were expected to answer the question as follows:

(a) STEPS FOR MAKING A CAKE BY WHISKING METHOD
          - Weigh ingredients accurately
          - Prepare the baking tin and pre-heat oven.
          - Pour sugar into mixing bowl
          - Break egg into plate, add essence and add to sugar
          - Whisk until mixture is thick and frothy over a bowl of warm water
          - Sift flour over mixture, cut and fold using metal spoon.
          - Pour into baking tin and bake in hot oven until golden brown.
          - Cool on a cooling rack

  (b)       DISHES MADE BY USING WHISKING METHOD
              Sponge cake, swiss roll, sponge fingers, genoese sponge, sponge sandwich, macaroons, meringues