How to Bake the Perfect Cake

I'm not going to give you any amazing recipes just a little tip: practise!
It really is that simple, although I'm not saying its easy! The secret of good baking is getting the recipe right, following instructions and then working out what is the best setting on your oven. Start with an easy recipe - you can't go wrong with Delia - and then practise until you're happy with it. Then you can move onto something more challenging.

Other useful tips for baking the perfect cake include:

1. If you have children get your partner to take them out for the morning.
2. Make sure you have an accurate set of scales.
3. If it doesn't turn out right then try again.

And if all else fails you can always order a cake from your favourite local cake baker!