Last week, families joined us for a hands-on parent-and-child workshop that turned baking into a science experiment! Using simple microwave mug cakes, participants explored the fascinating chemistry behind everyday ingredients.
The session began with everyone following a recipe for the perfect cake. Then came the fun part—experimentation! By leaving out key ingredients one at a time, families observed dramatic changes in texture and taste, uncovering the science behind each component:
- Baking powder: Essential for a light, spongy cake. It releases carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles that make the cake rise.
- Eggs: Packed with long chain-like proteins, eggs provide structure and stability.
- Oil: Coats other ingredients to prevent dryness, ensuring a moist, tender crumb.
The workshop showed that baking isn’t just cooking—it’s chemistry in action! Parents and children left with full bellies, curious minds, and a new appreciation for the science behind their favorite treats.
‘The cake with no baking powder didn’t rise because there’s less bubbles’
Katerina
‘Flour makes the cake strong and stand up’
Haris
‘It is soft and spongy because I put baking powder and flour in’
Adam
