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I like baking cake. vs I like baking cakes.

Both options are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I like baking cake.' is correct when referring to cake in its uncountable sense, while 'I like baking cakes.' is correct when talking about baking cakes in general or baking multiple cakes.

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Last updated: October 16, 2024 • 13841 views

I like baking cake.

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific type or flavor of cake.

This phrase is used when talking about baking a particular type or flavor of cake. It is singular and specific.

Examples:

I like baking chocolate cake.
I like baking red velvet cake.
I like baking carrot cake.

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I like baking cake, I find it therapeutic. To the point where if The Husb0t ever comes home to find me baking, the first thing he does (after he does his *yeyy for ...
I like baking cake, I find it therapeutic. To the point where if The Husb0t ever comes home to find me baking, the first thing he does (after he does his *yeyy for ...
Jan 8, 2015 ... I like baking (cake decorating, etc) and cooking. Could I use the same blog to do both? What type of camera do you use? Thanks Rose.. This is ...
Dec 2, 2013 ... I like baking cake and my aunt loves that too. Both of us will open the shop and will make the most delicious cake ever in this world! Reply.

Alternatives:

I like baking a cake.
I like baking this cake.
I like baking that cake.

I like baking cakes.

This phrase is correct when talking about baking cakes in general or multiple cakes.

This phrase is used when expressing a general enjoyment of baking cakes or when referring to baking multiple cakes.

Examples:

I like baking cakes for special occasions.
I like baking cakes with different flavors.
I like baking cakes for my friends.
I like baking cakes and decorating them.

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I'm Chau and I like baking cakes. I specialise in making deco and celebration cakes. If you would like to know more about my cakes please contact me! :).
Madeline Wigen · @MadelineWigen. Marketing for @JamaSoftware. I like baking cakes, making charts & sailing boats. Portland, Oregon. Joined February 2010.
I like baking cakes. Login or register to post comments. LovelySapphire1's picture . Submitted by LovelySapphire1 on 30 December, 2013 - 13:02. Albania Kids.
... because if i just ignore everything i hate about that thing and think about the parts i like baking cakes i can get through it. do you know how much stuff can be ...

Alternatives:

I like baking multiple cakes.
I like baking various cakes.
I like baking different types of cakes.

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