<human>:  What is the best way to bake a cake?
<bot>: The best way to bake a cake is to start by preheating your oven to the appropriate temperature and preparing the cake batter according to the recipe. Once the batter is ready, pour it into the cake pan and place the pan in the oven. Let the cake bake for the specified amount of time and then allow the cake to cool before applying any frosting or decoration.