This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Welcome to our project for Baking a Chemistry Cake experiment for my students. We need ingredients for our chemistry cake. We need flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, and vanilla. We also need oil spray for our pans, to keep the cake from sticking to the pan. We need baking pans, baking sheets, and muffin pans to bake with. We are also requesting a mixer, bowls, measuring cups, and muffin liners.
Here is the lesson I will teach with these materials: Is baking a cake a chemical change?
Next time you bake a cake, think about this: The cake dough isn't really a cake, but when it's heated in the oven, a chemical reaction occurs and new bonds are formed. How does heat change things? It creates chemical reactions. When it comes to heat and baking, there are two types of chemical reactions to consider; one is “exothermic,” a reaction that produces heat, and the other is “endothermic,” a reaction that takes heat in. As you bake a cake, you are producing an endothermic chemical reaction that changes ooey-gooey batter into a fluffy, delicious treat!
A few things can happen when you bake a cake. Some chemical reactions to keep in mind while doing this tasty experiment are:
1. Heat helps baking powder produce tiny bubbles of gas, which makes the cake light and fluffy.
2. Heat causes protein from the egg to change and make the cake firm.
3. Oil keeps the heat from drying out the cake.
We will also experiment with leaving our an ingredient to compare the cakes.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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KitchenAid Universal Nesting Plastic Mixing Bowls, Set Of 3, 2.5 quart, 3.5 quart, 4.5 quart, Non Slip Base with Easy Pour Spout to Reduce Mess, Dishwasher Safe, Empire Red
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$21.71
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$21.71
Cook with Color 8 Piece Gold Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoon Set Stainless Steel with Soft Touch Silicone Handles, Nesting Liquid or Dry Measuring Cups Set
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$19.39
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$19.39
365 by Whole Foods Market, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12 Ounce
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$4.39
4
$17.56
Wilton Recipe Right Non-Stick 6-Cup Muffin Pan, Standard Baking Pans for Cupcakes and Muffins, Set of 2
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$15.71
1
$15.71
Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 10 Inch, Disposable, 150 Count
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$15.31
1
$15.31
OVENTE Portable 5 Speed Mixing Electric Hand Mixer with Stainless Steel Whisk Beater Attachments & Snap Storage Case, Compact Lightweight 150 Watt Powerful Blender for Baking & Cooking, Red HM151R
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$12.99
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$12.99
Amazon Basics Rectangular Baking Bread Loaf Pan, 9.5 x 5 Inch, Set of 2, Gray
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$11.99
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$11.99
4th & Heart Original Grass-Fed Ghee, 9 Ounce, Keto, Pasture Raised, Lactose and Casein Free, Certified Paleo
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Amazon Fresh, All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb
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$3.05
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$9.15
1 Pair Short Oven Mitts, Heat Resistant Silicone Kitchen Mini Oven Mitts for 500 Degrees, Non-Slip Grip Surfaces and Hanging Loop Gloves, Baking Grilling Barbecue Microwave Machine Washable (Gray)
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$8.99
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$8.99
Clear Plastic Heavy Weight Forks (50 Count) - Premium Disposable Plastic Cutlery, Perfect for Home Use and All Kinds of Occasions
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$7.97
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$7.97
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb
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$3.98
2
$7.96
365 by Whole Foods Market, Cane Sugar, 64 Ounce
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$7.29
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$7.29
Caperci Standard Natural Cupcake Liners 500 Count, No Smell, Food Grade & Grease-Proof Baking Cups Paper
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$6.99
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$6.99
5PCS Silicone Rubber Spatula Set, VITUER Food Grade BPA-Free Spatulas for kitchen Use, Heat Resistant Spatula for Cooking & Baking, Dishwasher Safe
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Silicone Spatula Turner Set, Premium Spatulas Silicone Heat Resistant Pack of 2 Kitchen Spatula for Nonstick Cookware, Solid & Slotted Rubber Spatula for Fish, Eggs, Pancakes, Wok, Cooking Spatulas
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$6.98
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$6.98
Amazon Fresh, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, 15 Fl Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
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$6.25
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$6.25
Neyimqr 120 Counts Natural Tulip Cupcake Liners for Baking Cups, Food Grade Parchment Paper Muffin Liners Holders, Standard Tulip Cupcake Liners, Greaseproof Cupcake Wrappers for Party, Christmas
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$6.19
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$6.19
Nordic Ware 1/8 Sheet Pan, 1-Pack, Aluminum
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$5.98
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$5.98
La Tourangelle, Avocado Oil Spray, All-Natural Handcrafted from Premium Avocados, Great for Cooking, Butter Substitute, and Skin and Hair Care, Spray Cooking and Grilling Oil, 5 fl oz
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$5.18
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$5.18
McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract (Made with Madagascar Vanilla Beans), 1 fl oz
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$3.99
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$3.99
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Light Brown Sugar, 2 lb
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