Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have learned the basics of starting a cupcake business and be able to create your own yummy cupcakes to sell!
Materials and Prep
- Cupcake ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, butter, etc.)
- Cupcake baking pans and liners
- Icing ingredients (powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, etc.)
- Decorating tools (sprinkles, piping bags, etc.)
- An apron and chef's hat to get into baking mode!
- Parental supervision for using the oven and handling hot items.
Activities
- Cupcake Recipe Hunt: Search for a simple cupcake recipe online or in a cookbook with your parent. Choose one that you'd like to try!
- Baking Time: Follow the recipe step by step to bake your cupcakes. Don't forget to preheat the oven!
- Decorating Fun: Once the cupcakes are cooled, get creative with icing and decorations. Make them look irresistible!
- Price Tag Creation: Design price tags for your cupcakes. How much will you sell them for?
- Sell to Family and Friends: Set up a small cupcake stand at home and practice your sales skills. Be sure to count your earnings!
Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to learn how to make delicious cupcakes that you can sell to others!"
- "Baking is like a fun science experiment where we mix ingredients to create something yummy!"
- "Remember to always ask an adult for help when using the oven or handling hot things."
- "Decorating cupcakes is where you get to show your creativity and make them look super pretty!"
- "When selling your cupcakes, be polite and smile to attract customers. They'll love your friendly attitude!"
- "Don't forget to count how much money you make from selling your cupcakes. It's like your own little business!"
- "Have fun and enjoy the process of creating and selling your cupcakes. You're a little entrepreneur in the making!"