<human>:  What are the steps involved in making a cake from scratch?
<bot>: 
1. Preheat oven to the required temperature.
2. Prepare the ingredients and measure them out accurately.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl.
4. Beat the eggs into the mixture, one at a time.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking powder and any additional flavoring.
6. Fold in any additional ingredients such as fruit, nuts or chocolate chips.
7. Grease and line the cake tin with parchment paper.
8. Pour the cake batter into the lined cake tin.
9. Bake until the cake is golden and springy to the touch.
10. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cake is cooled, decorate as desired.