<human>:  How do I make a cake from scratch?
<bot>: To make a cake from scratch, you will need to gather the ingredients first. You will need things like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder and any flavorings or fillings you want to include. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture gradually, stirring until fully combined. Grease and flour a cake tin or baking pan and pour the cake batter in. Bake in the oven at the temperature specified in the recipe for however long the recommended baking time is. Allow the cake to cool in the tin before turning it out and adding your chosen toppings or decorations.