Explain a process

​ (a)   , gather all the necessary ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and baking powder.

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The ​ (a)   is to preheat the oven to the specified temperature, usually indicated in the recipe.

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​ (a)   , grease and flour the cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking to the surface.

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​ (a)   , in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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​ (a)   , in a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder to ensure they are evenly mixed.

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​ (a)   to alternate adding the dry ingredients and the eggs into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

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​ (a)   , pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

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​ (a)   , place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for the specified amount of time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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After baking, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for a few minutes ​ (a)   transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Make sure to let the cakes cool completely ​ (a)   frosting or decorating them to avoid melting the frosting.

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