INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's important to have every ingredient you need ready to go. You don't want to be running to the grocery store during preparation. The final product can flop if a key ingredient is left out. Be sure to have the correct size or shape of the pan. Bundt cakes require bundt pans, while others can be baked in a variety of sizes. Grease the pans to keep the cake from sticking to them. Use about 1/2 Tbsp (7 g) of butter, margarine, or vegetable shortening on a paper towel and rub the inside of the pan. Sprinkle about 1-2 Tbsp (8-16 g) of flour on top. Add a little flour to the pan, rotate it to ensure it adheres evenly, then shake and dump out any excess flour and set the pans to the side. to the required temperature from the recipe. Be sure to follow the recipe, as turning the temperature higher or lower could create issues. as accurately as possible and add them in the order specified. Most cake recipes begin combining wet ingredients (like eggs, oil, and milk), then adding the dry ingredients (such as flour, baking powder, cocoa). Be sure to take special prerequisites such as sifting, whisking or beating, and packing before adding the ingredients to the main bowl. Some recipes can be mixed with a stand or hand mixer. Be cautious as steps can instruct to fold in flour or other ingredients with a rubber spatula. While mixing, stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula or spoon to ensure that everything is mixed thoroughly. Fill the pans two-thirds of the way full, as the cake will rise during baking. Gently tap the cake pan on the countertop to release any large air bubbles in the batter. You can put the cake pan on top of a baking sheet in case any of the batter bubbles over. Do not allow the pans to touch the oven wall. If there's a time range, use the median or middle number (bake it for 35 minutes for a range of 34 to 36 minutes or 53 minutes for a range of 50 to 55 minutes).  Using the median will ensure that the cake won't under or overcook. Resist the urge to open the oven door during baking, as the heat will escape and may cause the cake to cook unevenly. If applicable, turn the oven light on and view through the oven window. . Gently insert a toothpick or wooden skewer in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few small crumbs on it, the cake is done. If not, place it back in the oven for another 3–4 minutes. Keep testing for the same amount of time until you get the correct result. Run a thin spatula around the pan edges to loosen the sides. Place the wire rack over the top of the pan, invert it, and tap it lightly to remove the cake. Let it cool completely before decorating since the heat will melt frosting and icing. Frost and decorate as desired.

SUMMARY: Start by reading the ingredient list and directions before you begin. Prepare your cake pans. Preheat the oven Measure ingredients Mix the cake batter as specified on the recipe. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Place the pans on the center rack of the preheated oven. Close the oven door and immediately set a timer to the specified baking time. Check for cake doneness Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For the record, this isn't a very strong dye and is only suitable for light colored wood, such as pine. The end result will look "weathered.” Make sure it is as strong a brew as possible; the darker the coffee, the darker the dye effect. Dyeing a dining room table that seats 14? You may need more than just a pot. These will be used as part of the dye, making it richer and deeper – and that translates to fewer coats for you to spread. Before you go to dip your rag or paintbrush in the coffee, you may want to put on rubber or plastic gloves to keep coffee stains off your hands. While the coffee is still warm (not hot), use a paintbrush or rag dipped into the coffee and apply it to the wood. Rub or paint back and forth, across the wood. Don't worry about the grounds; press them in if you can but just keep moving back and forth. Leave the grounds in place for darker dyeing. If you're working with a smaller object, arrange on paper towels or towels to dry. Some coffee may drip down the sides, depending on your process. This is generally fine, as it will give it a perfectly-imperfect look. After a few layers, the effect can be quite evident. Reheat the coffee until it's warm again to bring back its potency, and reapply.  Remember to let it dry before you apply another layer. It will be slightly darker when wet. If you like the current shade, consider sealing it with polyurethane spray or a wood varnish. This will help the color last longer, give it a sheen, and protect it against the elements.
Summary: Brew a pot of coffee. Add the grounds back into the coffee pot. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Allow to dry. Add more layers until the color or effect is as you'd like it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you don't have Audacity, first download and install it for your Windows or Mac computer by going to http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ and selecting your operating system, clicking the download link you want to use, and then double-clicking the downloaded setup file and following the on-screen prompts. It's in the top-left side of the Audacity window (Windows) or the screen (Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the File drop-down menu. Doing so opens a File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window. In the File Explorer or Finder window, go to the location of the song you want to edit, then click once the song to select it. It's in the lower-right corner of the window. Your song will be imported into Audacity. Click anywhere on the blue waveform in the middle of the Audacity window, then press either Ctrl+A (Windows) or ⌘ Command+A (Mac). You'll find this in the menu bar at the top of Audacity or at the top of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. It's in the Effect drop-down menu. A pop-up window will appear. While you'll see a Change Speed… option in the Effect menu, using this option will also change the pitch of the song. Click and drag right the slider near the top of the "Change Tempo" window. It's at the bottom of the window. This will close the "Change Tempo" window. Due to a bug in Audacity that prevents you from increasing tempo, you'll need to use a work-around to apply your tempo settings. Click Effect, then click Change Tempo... in the resulting drop-down menu. The "Change Tempo" window will pop up again, and you should see the tempo value you chose earlier at the top of the window. It's near the bottom of the window. It's at the bottom of the window. This will apply your tempo changes to the song.  If you're not sure about your selected tempo, you can click Preview to listen to a small section of audio. If you don't like the way it sounds, decrease or increase the tempo, then close and re-open the "Change Tempo" window and click OK. It may take a few minutes for the tempo changes to finish applying. This will ensure that you don't accidentally replace the song's original version with your sped-up version:  Click File. Select Export. Click Export as MP3. Enter a name and select a save location (e.g., Desktop). Click Save. Click OK when prompted.

SUMMARY:
Install Audacity if necessary. Click File. Click Open…. Select a song. Click Open. Select your entire song. Click Effect. Click Change Tempo…. Increase the tempo. Click Cancel. Re-open the "Change Tempo" window. Check the "Use high-quality stretching" box. Click OK. Save the song as a new file.