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outline the steps needed to bake a cake.
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1. preheat the oven to the desired temperature. 
2. cream together butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. 
3. beat in eggs one at a time. 
4. sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. 
5. mix in any desired flavors, such as vanilla extract or cocoa powder. 
6. grease and flour a cake pan. 
7. pour the batter into the cake pan.
8. bake for the desired time. 
9. let cool before adding frosting. 
10. serve and enjoy!
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