This document provides instructions for baking a basic cake from a boxed cake mix in 6 steps: 1) Choose your cake mix based on flavor and ingredients, 2) Preheat the oven to the proper temperature, 3) Gather additional ingredients like eggs, oil, and water needed for the mix, 4) Thoroughly mix all ingredients together, 5) Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, and 6) Bake according to the time on the box and allow to cool before enjoying.