Human: I want to make a homemade birthday cake for my son's birthday. What should I do? Assistant: 

1. Start by deciding on the type of cake you would like to bake, such as vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet.
2. Gather all your ingredients and prepare them according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
3. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe.
4. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake the cake according to the package directions.
7. Let the cake cool before adding any decorations.