

Anna loved to bake cakes with her mom. She liked to mix the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the butter in a big bowl. She liked to pour the batter in a round pan and put it in the oven. She liked to smell the sweet aroma of the cake as it baked. But most of all, she liked to taste the cake when it was done.
One day, Anna decided to bake a cake by herself. She wanted to surprise her mom and dad. She remembered the ingredients and the steps, but she did not measure them carefully. She put too much sugar, too little butter, and forgot the eggs. She also added some salt, pepper, and ketchup, because she thought they would make the cake more colorful and spicy.
When the cake was ready, Anna took it out of the oven and put it on a plate. She was very proud of her work. She called her mom and dad to the kitchen and said, "Look, I made a cake for you! Do you want to taste it?"
Her mom and dad smiled and thanked her for her effort. They each took a small bite of the cake and tried not to make a face. The cake was very sweet, very dry, and very weird. They did not like it at all, but they did not want to hurt Anna's feelings.
They said, "Wow, Anna, this is a very...interesting cake. You are very creative and brave to try new things. But you know, sometimes it is better to follow a recipe and measure the ingredients. That way, the cake will be more delicious and more balanced. Do you want to learn how to bake a cake with us next time?"
Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to learn how to bake a cake like you. I'm sorry, I did not mean to make a bad cake. I just wanted to make you happy."
Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We are happy, Anna, because you are our daughter and we love you. You are very intelligent and kind, and we are proud of you. But remember, not everything that looks good tastes good. And not everyone who tastes your cake will be as nice as us. Some people might be mean and judge you. So, be careful and listen to your mom and dad, okay?"
Anna said, "Okay, mom and dad. I love you too. And I love cake. Can we bake a cake together now?"
They said, "Of course, Anna. Let's bake a cake together. And let's taste it together too."
The end.
