This is the 12952nd most frequent German word.
zubereitung
Preparation (especially of food or meals).
Zubereitung is used as a noun referring to the process of preparing a dish, in this case, a cake.
Die Zubereitung des Kuchens dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The preparation of the cake takes about an hour.
Zubereitung is used as a noun describing the action or process involved in preparing something, specifically tea preparation.
Zur Zubereitung des Tees benötigt man heißes Wasser.
For the preparation of tea, one needs hot water.
Zubereitung is used as a noun emphasizing the act of preparing fresh ingredients for meals.