Pat a Cake, Pat a Cake
Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker's man, Bake me a cake as fast as you can. Roll it and pat it and mark it with a B, Put it in the oven for baby and me! Pat a cake, pat a cake, rise in the pan, Growing so puffy, part of the plan. Smells so yummy, golden and round, The best little cake in the whole of the town! Pat a cake, pat a cake, time to frost, Spread it on thickly, none to be lost. Blue for the sky and green for the grass, A rainbow of colors, looking first-class! Pat a cake, pat a cake, sprinkles on top, Red ones and blue ones, we just can't stop. Tiny stars twinkling, hearts full of cheer, Making our cake look magical here! Pat a cake, pat a cake, candles aglow, One, two, and three, in a neat little row. Make a wish quickly, then blow with all might, Watch as the flames dance, then vanish from sight! Pat a cake, pat a cake, time for a slice, Sharing with friends is always so nice. Crumbs on our fingers, smiles on our face, Eating our cake in this happy place! Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker so grand, Thank you for making what we had planned. We'll come back tomorrow for more of your treats, Your magical bakery can't be beat!
About Pat a Cake, Pat a Cake
Pat a Cake, Pat aCake Nursery Rhyme Meaning & Lessons
Creating Together is Fun!: Baking a cake means rolling, patting, and frosting with care—and it’s even more fun when you do it together! This rhyme reminds you that making things with family or friends is a great way to share smiles and laughter.
Sharing Makes Everything Sweeter: After the cake is baked and decorated, it’s time to share it with friends! This teaches that sharing what we make (or have) with others makes everyone feel happy and included.
Celebrate with Joy and Imagination: With sprinkles, candles, and colorful frosting, this rhyme shows how creativity turns a simple cake into something magical. It reminds you that every celebration is special when you use your imagination!
Did you know?: Some versions of this classic rhyme use “patty cake” while others say “pat a cake” but they both mean the same thing! “Patty cake” is just an older variation of the rhyme, dating back to the 17th century, while “pat a cake” became more common over time. No matter how you say it, the fun of baking and sharing stays just as sweet!
Patty Cake, Patty Cake Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
Patty Cake, Patty Cake,
Baker's Man;
That I will Master,
As fast as I can;
Pat it and prick it,
And mark it with a T,
And there will be enough for Tommy and me.