Now that you’ve got your ingredients ready, it’s time to bring this Pink Cake to life! Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be savoring the sweet, fluffy goodness of your homemade cake in no time.

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats up, prepare your baking pans. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. This ensures your cake comes out easily and keeps its shape.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy and smooth. This will take about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed melon—this is where the fruity sweetness comes into play, just like in Stardew Valley!

In a separate bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps distribute the baking powder evenly throughout the flour, ensuring your cake rises perfectly.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start with the dry mixture, add half the milk, mix until combined, and repeat. Be careful not to overmix—stir just until everything is incorporated to keep your cake light and fluffy.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula and pop them in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. You’ll know it’s done when your kitchen starts to smell like a sweet, bakery-fresh dream!

Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely. This step is important—frosting a hot cake can cause it to melt and slide off.