<human>:  How do I bake a cake from scratch?
<bot>: To bake a cake from scratch, you will need a few basic ingredients. Begin by preheating your oven to the temperature indicated in your recipe. Next, prepare a 9-inch pan with butter and flour, then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together your dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients like eggs, oil, and milk. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for the amount of time indicated in your recipe. Allow your cake to cool before removing from the pan and decorating as desired.