How to Bake a Cake

Baking a cake is a fun and delicious activity that anyone can do with a little bit of practice. Here are the general steps to follow when baking a cake:

Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 4 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 1/2 cups whole milk

Equipment: - Mixing bowls - Electric mixer or hand whisk - Measuring cups and spoons - Cake pan (9-inch diameter) - Parchment paper - Oven

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease the cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.

3. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

6. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.

7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with the whole milk, and mixing well after each addition.

8. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

9. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

11. Use a knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan, then carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once the cake has cooled completely, you can decorate it with frosting, icing, or other toppings of your choice.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cake!