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I would like to learn the skills of baking a plain cake and cupcakes…

Hello superchana1

Basic plain cakes are victoria sandwich and madeira. If you want to keep things simple just use flour, eggs, butter or margarine and a little milk or water to loosen the mixture if it’s required. Google ‘basic cake making techniques’ and ‘basic cake recipes’ to see where to begin. All basic recipes can be converted to bake cupcakes once you’ve learned the skill of baking plain cakes.