<human>: What is the best way to make a homemade birthday cake for my son's party?
<bot>: The best way to make a homemade birthday cake for your son's party would be to start by gathering the necessary ingredients. You will need flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking soda, and any other desired flavorings such as cocoa powder or extracts. Once you have all of the ingredients together, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl and then combine them with the wet ingredients in another bowl. Finally, pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan and bake it for about 25-30 minutes. When the cake is done, let it cool before decorating it with your son's favorite decorations.