Baking a cake represents an endothermic reaction in terms of energy. an endothermic reaction is a chemical process that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings. in the case of baking a cake, several endothermic reactions occur simultaneously during the baking process.

Theo mixes cake batter and places it in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes. Explain what type of reaction baking a cake represents in terms of energy?