It was a rainy afternoon, the perfect kind of day to stay inside and do something cozy. Lala, the curious little monkey, was bouncing with excitement. She had been asking Mom all week if they could bake a cake together—and today, the answer was finally yes!
“Let’s keep it simple,” Mom said with a smile. She gathered just a few ingredients from the kitchen: eggs, sugar, flour, butter, and a splash of vanilla. Lala’s eyes lit up as she watched everything being placed on the counter. “That’s it?” she asked, tilting her head. “That’s all we need to make a cake?”
“That’s all!” Mom replied. “Simple ingredients, but if we do it with love, it’ll be delicious.”
Lala helped crack the eggs—well, sort of. One egg landed on the counter, but the rest made it into the bowl. She giggled and gave the whisk a wild spin, sending flour flying into the air like snow. Mom didn’t mind. It was all part of the fun.
Together, they mixed, stirred, and poured the batter into a round cake pan. As the sweet scent of baking cake filled the house, Lala kept peeking through the oven door, her nose practically pressed against the glass.
Finally, the timer dinged. The golden cake was ready! It came out fluffy and warm, with the perfect balance of sweetness. Lala and Mom let it cool just long enough before spreading a thin layer of strawberry jam on top and adding a few slices of banana—Lala’s special touch.
The first bite was magical. Simple, soft, sweet, and full of joy. Lala smiled with crumbs on her cheek and gave Mom a big hug. “We did it!” she squealed.
That day, it wasn’t just about baking a cake—it was about making memories. And the best part? It proved that you don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps. Just a little time, a little love, and a lot of laughter can make something truly delicious.
