<human>:  Please explain how to bake a cake.
<bot>: To bake a cake, you will need some basic ingredients and supplies. Begin by preheating your oven to the required temperature. While the oven is preheating, prepare your cake ingredients and mix them together in a bowl according to the instructions for the recipe you are using. Grease or line your baking pan and pour in the batter. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the cake for the specified length of time. When the time is up, check to see if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Allow the cake to cool before taking it out of the pan. Once cool, you can decorate and enjoy your homemade cake!