I tried to bake a cake today,

But things did not go my way.

I mixed the flour and the sugar,

And then I added the egg and the butter.

 

But when it came time to bake,

I realized my mistake.

I had forgotten to preheat the oven,

And now my cake was looking nothing but rotten.

 

I tried to salvage the mess,

And decided to play it by ear, I confess.

I added some cocoa powder and a pinch of salt,

And hoped for the best, though it was not my fault.

 

But when I pulled it out of the oven,

I knew that it was not for lovin’.

It was flat and hard as a rock,

And I knew I’d have to toss it in the trash block.

 

So next time I try to bake,

I’ll make sure to preheat and not make a mistake.

Or maybe I’ll just stick to buying,

And avoid any more cake-baking crying.