A cake recipe is a set of instructions or guidelines for preparing a dessert dish made from flour, sugar, eggs and other ingredients mixed together to form a batter which is then baked in an oven. The recipe usually includes specific measurements for each ingredient as well as step-by-step procedures for mixing, baking and decorating the cake. Different recipes may call for different flavorings or fillings such as chocolate, vanilla, fruit or nuts to be added to the batter before it is baked. The end result is a delicious sweet treat that can be enjoyed by itself or served with whipped cream, ice cream or frosting.