"Cupcakes aren't too far from regular cakes!" She brings a hand to her chin and considers what the various skill levels of baking would be. "I suppose after practicing some pies and crust techniques, you could graduate to cookies - and they are just a boatload of fun, there are literally dozens upon dozens of different kinds. Then I think you would be ready for cupcakes."

She's grinning, but she's pretty serious about this.