Tip #1: Butter and Flour Your Pan After Preparing Your Batter:

It’s very common for recipes to start with two steps: One, preheat your oven, and two, prep your pan and set it aside before you prepare your batter.

The reason you should prep your pan before baking is to ensure that your cake releases from your pan when it’s done.

Tip #2: Brush Simple Syrup on Warm Cake to Maintain Moisture:

“Simply” put, simple syrup is a mixture of equal parts granulated sugar and water, boiled until the sugar is completely dissolved and cooled prior to use (because hot sugar BURNS).