Apple Cake

[60 Minutes]

Enjoy the season's apple harvest as you and your child bake this flavorful apple cake.

You'll need:

• 2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 eggs • 1 3/4 cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 4 - 5 peeled apples • plastic knives • mixing bowls • wooden spoons • 11" x 15" baking pan

What to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Give your child a plastic knife and show her how to cut the apples in cubes.
3. Together, measure the dry ingredients and mix in a small bowl.
4. In another bowl, invite her to add the eggs and sugar. Beat together until well blended. Add the oil and beat again.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients and blend until moist. Invite your child to fold in the apple cubes.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 11" x 15" baking pan.
7. Bake for 45 minutes.
8. Let cool, then cut into squares.
9. Enjoy this delicious apple treat.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• What happens when we add eggs to the dry ingredients?
• What do you think this cake will taste like?
• What other thing do you like to bake?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscles skills and learn to follow directions.