Here is a simple plan to bake a cake:

1. Gather ingredients and equipment:
    - Ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract.
    - Equipment: mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, spatula, cake pan (round or square), parchment paper, cooling rack, and oven.
1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pan:
    - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    - Grease the cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. You can also dust the sides with flour to prevent the cake from sticking.
1. Combine dry ingredients:
    - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour (2 cups), baking powder (1.5 teaspoons), and salt (1/4 teaspoon). Set aside.
1. Cream the butter and sugar:
    - In another mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream the softened unsalted butter (1/2 cup) and granulated sugar (1 cup) together until pale and fluffy.
1. Add eggs and vanilla extract:
    - Beat in the eggs (2 large) one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    - Add the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) and mix until combined.
1. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk (1 cup), starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
1. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan:
    - Pour the cake batter into the greased and lined cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
1. Bake the cake:
    - Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
1. Cool the cake:
    - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
    - Carefully transfer the cake onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
1. Optional: Decorate and serve
    - Once the cake is completely cooled, you can choose to decorate it with frosting, icing, or powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

This plan provides a simple and straightforward method for baking a basic cake. You can customize the recipe by adding flavors, fillings, or toppings to suit your preferences.
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