Just follow these simple instructions to take the worry out of baking a basic layer cake.
Begin by preparing your cake pans. Grease and flour them.
Next preheat the oven to the temperature as directed in the recipe.
Complete Photo Directions for Greasing and Flouring Baking Pans
Basic Cake Making with Photos
By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide
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Step One - Basic Cake Making - Prepare the Pans
Greased and Floured Pans
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- Step One - Basic Cake Making - Prepare the Pans
- Step Two - Basic Cake Making - Melting Chocolate or Other Ingredient Preparation
- Step Three - Basic Cake Making - Mix the Dry Ingredients
- Step Four - Basic Cake Making - Cream Butter and Sugar
- Step Five - Basic Cake Making - Add the Eggs
- Step Six - Basic Cake Making - Add the Chocolate
- Step Seven - Basic Cake Making - Add Flour and Milk
- Step Eight - Basic Cake Making - Put Batter in Pans
- Step Nine - Basic Cake Making - Bake and Cool Cakes
- Step Ten - Basic Cake Making - The Finished Product
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