One of the biggest mistakes people make when baking is not preheating the oven.

This is a common error, but it can really affect how your cake turns out.

If you put a cake in a cold oven, it won't bake evenly.

Another problem is using the wrong oven temperature.

It's important to have an oven thermometer because the temperature dial can sometimes be wrong. This can change how long you need to bake your cake.

Also, be careful not to open the oven door too much.

When you do, hot air escapes, which might cause your cake to collapse.

Finally, different types of cakes need different baking times.

For example, light cakes like angel food cake bake differently than heavy cakes like pound cake.

So, remember, getting the oven temperature and baking times right is super important.

Happy baking!