How to Bake a Cake from Scratch

Baking a cake from scratch starts with creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.