Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to bake a delicious cake from scratch all by yourself!
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Things to know before starting:
- Make sure to wash your hands before handling any ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to the correct temperature as per the recipe.
- Read through the recipe and gather all the ingredients and tools needed.
Activities
- Activity 1: Mixing the batter
Mix the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, baking powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. - Activity 2: Preparing the pan
Grease the baking pan with butter and dust it with flour to prevent the cake from sticking. - Activity 3: Baking the cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Talking Points
- Understanding Ingredients: "Flour is like the building blocks of the cake, sugar adds sweetness, and eggs help hold everything together."
- Importance of Mixing: "Mixing the ingredients well ensures that the cake batter is smooth and all the flavors are combined."
- Baking Process: "The oven works like a magic box that turns the liquid batter into a fluffy cake by baking it at the right temperature."
- Patience is Key: "Baking requires patience. Waiting for the cake to bake and cool down before eating helps it taste even better!"