<human>:  How do you bake a cake from scratch?
<bot>: To bake a cake from scratch, you will need to gather all your ingredients. Begin by preheating your oven to the desired temperature. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients such as eggs, milk, and butter. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until completely combined. Grease a baking pan and pour the cake batter into the pan. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for the allotted time. Once done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before serving.