<human>: I want to know how to prepare a cake for a birthday party.
<bot>: The first step in preparing a cake for a birthday party is to decide on the type of cake you would like to make. You can choose from traditional cakes, layer cakes, sheet cakes, and more. Once you have selected the type of cake, you will need to decide on the size and decorations. Make sure to consider your guests’ tastes when selecting the decorations as well as the amount of servings needed. Next, plan out the recipe that you will use to create the cake. Be sure to double check the ingredients list before beginning so that there are no surprises. Finally, assemble all of the ingredients according to the instructions provided by the recipe and bake the cake in the oven. When it comes out of the oven, let the cake cool completely before decorating and serving.