There are many types of cakes, but there are some tips and tricks for baking cakes that always apply, no matter what type of cake you are baking. 
 
When greasing your cake pan, try cutting a piece of waxed paper to match the diameter of the cake pan and insert it after greasing the cake pan. This will completely prevent the cake from sticking to the bottom of the pan and it will leave less clean up for you. If you are flouring the pan, try sprinkling it with a little dry cocoa or cake mix. This will put a tasty spin on tradition.
 
Once your pan is greased, only fill the pan half or a third of the way full. This will prevent spillage. Once you’ve poured all the batter, give the pan a shake from side to side, making sure the outer edge of the cake is higher than the middle. When the cake bakes, the middle will catch up to the sides, ensuring a more even cake. When the cake is done cooking, don’t let it cool on top of the oven, set it aside, still in the pan, on a rack to cool.