🔎 Giant Cupcake missingGrade 1Reading: grades 1-2AdditionSubtractionWord problemsSkip countingMissing addends
The Case of the Missing Giant Cupcake
Oh no! The bakery is in shock. The Giant Cupcake is gone right before the big town party! We need to help the Head Pastry Chef find the Cupcake Burglar before the party starts.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Baking Tool | Super Gear | Scooping Hand | Chef Hat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Zoe | Frosting Blaster | Cookie Shield | Left-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Chef Amaury | Glaze Spray | Gummy Boots | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Sweet Ava | Whisk Shield | Sugar Cape | Right-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Chef Duff | Cherry Launcher | Sugar Cape | Left-handed scoop | Green Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Sweet Sam | Whisk Shield | Gummy Boots | Left-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Baker Paul | Cherry Launcher | Sparkle Dust | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Baker Adriano | Whisk Shield | Sparkle Dust | Left-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Salty Pretzel |
| Sweet Dan | Sprinkle Cannon | Gummy Boots | Left-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Salty Pretzel |
| Chef Jacques | Sprinkle Cannon | Sparkle Dust | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Sweet Max | Whisk Shield | Sugar Cape | Left-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Sweet Tim | Glaze Spray | Marshmallow Shield | Right-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Chef Prue | Sprinkle Cannon | Gummy Boots | Right-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Sweet Leo | Sprinkle Cannon | Cookie Shield | Left-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Baker Christina | Frosting Blaster | Cookie Shield | Left-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Baker Buddy | Cherry Launcher | Sparkle Dust | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Baker Nadiya | Whisk Shield | Cookie Shield | Right-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Sweet Pam | Sprinkle Cannon | Marshmallow Shield | Right-handed scoop | Purple Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Sweet Ben | Glaze Spray | Sugar Cape | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Sweet Ned | Frosting Blaster | Gummy Boots | Right-handed scoop | Pink Chef Hat | Sour Candy |
| Sweet Joy | Whisk Shield | Cookie Shield | Right-handed scoop | Green Chef Hat | Cold Milk |
| Sweet Mia | Frosting Blaster | Marshmallow Shield | Right-handed scoop | Green Chef Hat | Salty Pretzel |
Clue 1
Addition
We must count the cake trays. Add the trays on the table to the trays on the shelf to unlock the first clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
19
9
17
T
19
9
18
17
12
4
7
17
5
14
7
T
19
11
17
13
6
13
5
20
10
13
6
3
13
15
17
5 + 14 =T
1 + 2 =C
1 + 5 =R
4 + 1 =S
9 + 6 =P
3 + 4 =O
6 + 4 =G
4 + 7 =W
7 + 6 =A
3 + 6 =H
9 + 9 =I
6 + 11 =E
2 + 2 =D
10 + 10 =U
8 + 4 =F
8 + 6 =N
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
Some cherry toppings went missing from our bowl. Subtract the stolen cherries from the total to get the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
14
17
2
10
19
7
2
11
T
14
17
2
9
5
5
9
18
17
T
14
17
16
13
11
15
3
5
T
14
17
2
7
4
3
3
6
15 - 1 =T
19 - 6 =N
6 - 4 =E
10 - 1 =I
6 - 3 =O
18 - 8 =Y
18 - 2 =A
18 - 1 =H
14 - 7 =S
9 - 4 =R
15 - 9 =P
20 - 5 =F
18 - 7 =D
20 - 1 =U
19 - 1 =G
8 - 4 =C
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
Baker Ben has a story about some lost mixing bowls. Read his tale to find where the thief went next.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
S
16
29
23
15
17
32
30
D
Y
Baker Ben found 7 frosting tubs yesterday and 9 more today. How many frosting tubs in all?S
Baker Ben lined up 5 rows of 3 baking pans. How many baking pans in all?R
There were 34 baking pans. 2 were used up. How many baking pans are left?A
Baker Ben found 16 sprinkles yesterday and 13 more today. How many sprinkles in all?O
Baker Ben lined up 3 rows of 10 baking pans. How many baking pans in all?N
There were 28 sprinkles. 5 were used up. How many sprinkles are left?U
Baker Ben found 7 baking pans yesterday and 10 more today. How many baking pans in all?C
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Skip counting
Look at the lines of colorful sprinkles on the floor. Count them by twos to spot the hidden message.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
W
27
40
39
8
26
65
36
50
42
10
65
28
140
14
55
40
50
36
39
55
8
70
50
42
10
65
28
14
50
140
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33W
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18H
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45F
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65R
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42D
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75N
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12O
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80M
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, ___, 45, 50E
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30U
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14I
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160T
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70A
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48P
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32K
0/15 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
We have some baking cups but we need more to make a full box. Find the missing number to get the last clue.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
4 + ___ = 10
5 + ___ = 7
4 + ___ = 7
6 + ___ = 17
4 + ___ = 14
2 + ___ = 14
4 + ___ = 11
10 + ___ = 11
2 + ___ = 10
1 + ___ = 5
5 + ___ = 14
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain carried the giant cupcake, then scattered paper baking cups.
2.The villain grabbed the giant cupcake, then left a trail of sweet frosting.
3.The villain rolled the giant cupcake away, then dropped some shiny sprinkles.
4.The villain pushed the giant cupcake, then spilled a jar of sweet glaze.
5.The villain dragged the giant cupcake, then dropped some shiny sprinkles.
6.The villain pushed the giant cupcake, then left a trail of sweet frosting.
7.The villain pushed the giant cupcake, then lost a big red cherry.
8.The villain pushed the giant cupcake, then dropped some shiny sprinkles.
9.The villain grabbed the giant cupcake, then spilled a jar of sweet glaze.
10.The villain carried the giant cupcake, then spilled a jar of sweet glaze.
11.The villain pushed the giant cupcake, then scattered paper baking cups.
12.The villain rolled the giant cupcake away, then left a trail of sweet frosting.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Case of the Missing Giant Cupcake
Culprit: Chef Amaury (Glaze Spray · Gummy Boots · Right-handed scoop · Pink Chef Hat · Sour Candy)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE THIEF DOES NOT WEAR A SUGAR CAPE"5 + 14 = 19 (T) · 1 + 2 = 3 (C) · 1 + 5 = 6 (R) · 4 + 1 = 5 (S) · 9 + 6 = 15 (P) · 3 + 4 = 7 (O) · 6 + 4 = 10 (G) · 4 + 7 = 11 (W) · 7 + 6 = 13 (A) · 3 + 6 = 9 (H) · 9 + 9 = 18 (I) · 6 + 11 = 17 (E) · 2 + 2 = 4 (D) · 10 + 10 = 20 (U) · 8 + 4 = 12 (F) · 8 + 6 = 14 (N)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THEY USED THEIR RIGHT HAND FOR THE SCOOP"15 - 1 = 14 (T) · 19 - 6 = 13 (N) · 6 - 4 = 2 (E) · 10 - 1 = 9 (I) · 6 - 3 = 3 (O) · 18 - 8 = 10 (Y) · 18 - 2 = 16 (A) · 18 - 1 = 17 (H) · 14 - 7 = 7 (S) · 9 - 4 = 5 (R) · 15 - 9 = 6 (P) · 20 - 5 = 15 (F) · 18 - 7 = 11 (D) · 20 - 1 = 19 (U) · 19 - 1 = 18 (G) · 8 - 4 = 4 (C)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "SOUR CANDY"Baker Ben found 7 frosting tubs yesterday and 9 more today. How many frosting tubs in all? = 16 (S) · Baker Ben lined up 5 rows of 3 baking pans. How many baking pans in all? = 15 (R) · There were 34 baking pans. 2 were used up. How many baking pans are left? = 32 (A) · Baker Ben found 16 sprinkles yesterday and 13 more today. How many sprinkles in all? = 29 (O) · Baker Ben lined up 3 rows of 10 baking pans. How many baking pans in all? = 30 (N) · There were 28 sprinkles. 5 were used up. How many sprinkles are left? = 23 (U) · Baker Ben found 7 baking pans yesterday and 10 more today. How many baking pans in all? = 17 (C)
- Clue 4 (Skip counting): "WE FOUND A PINK THREAD FROM A PINK HAT"Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, ___, 30, 33 = 27 (W) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ___, 16, 18 = 14 (H) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, ___, 42, 45 = 39 (F) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (R) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ___, 39, 42 = 36 (D) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (N) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (O) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80 = 70 (M) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, ___, 45, 50 = 40 (E) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, ___, 28, 30 = 26 (U) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (I) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, ___, 150, 160 = 140 (T) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___, 60, 70 = 50 (A) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, ___, 45, 48 = 42 (P) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, ___, 30, 32 = 28 (K)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 5) → Chef Amaury4 + ___ = 10 = 6 · 5 + ___ = 7 = 2 · 4 + ___ = 7 = 3 · 6 + ___ = 17 = 11 · 4 + ___ = 14 = 10 · 2 + ___ = 14 = 12 · 4 + ___ = 11 = 7 · 10 + ___ = 11 = 1 · 2 + ___ = 10 = 8 · 1 + ___ = 5 = 4 · 5 + ___ = 14 = 9
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 1 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Word problems, Skip counting, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Case of the Missing Giant Cupcake — set in The Sprinkles and Spice Bakery
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects