Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to bake a delicious cake from scratch all by yourself!

Materials and Prep

• Ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract
• Equipment: mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisk, cake pan, oven
• Preheat the oven to the required temperature before starting

Activities

• Activity 1: Mixing the Batter
  Start by measuring out the ingredients and mixing them together in a bowl until smooth.
• Activity 2: Baking the Cake
  Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake it in the preheated oven until golden brown.
• Activity 3: Decorating the Cake
  Let the cake cool, then get creative with frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations!

Talking Points

• Ingredient Measurement:
  "Remember, baking is like a science experiment. We need to measure the ingredients carefully to get a tasty cake."
• Mixing the Batter:
  "Use a whisk to mix the ingredients together until there are no lumps left. This will make our cake fluffy!"
• Baking Time:
  "The cake needs to bake for about 30-40 minutes. We can check if it's done by inserting a toothpick into the center."
• Decorating Fun:
  "Let your creativity shine when decorating the cake! You can use different colors and shapes to make it unique."