Question: what materials do you need to make a cake?
Answer: Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer. The easiest way to mix up cake batter is with a stand mixer, but that's not the only way. ... 
Rubber or Silicon Spatula. ... 
Cake Pans. ... 
Cake Tester or Toothpicks. ... 
Paring Knife. ... 
Wire Cooling Racks. ... 
Metal Spatula.