I don't know how to bake a cake.Is how to bake a cake a clause in this sentence?

Answer 1

Yes, "how to bake a cake" is a clause in the sentence. Specifically, it is a noun clause, which functions as the direct object of the sentence. The entire clause serves as the answer to the question "What don't you know?" It represents the thing the speaker lacks knowledge about. In this case, it is the process of baking a cake.