I made cake vs I made a cake

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I made cake' is correct when referring to cake in a general sense, without specifying a particular cake. 'I made a cake' is correct when referring to a specific cake that was made. The presence of the article 'a' in the second phrase indicates a singular, specific cake.

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This phrase is correct when referring to cake in a general sense, without specifying a particular cake.

"I made cake"

This phrase is used when talking about the act of making cake in a general way, without specifying a particular cake. It is more informal and less specific than 'I made a cake.'

Examples:

I made cake for the party.
She loves when I make cake for dessert.

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I made cake for you two.
I made this cake specially for you while thinking of you.
Okay, I made crab cakes.
On the first day, I made onion cakes.
I made my German chocolate cake.
Okay, I made crab cakes.
Calm down. I made a cake. I didn't fold a fitted sheet.
I made three cakes for him over the last year.
Guys, I made a friendship cake.
The food is divine and plentiful breakfast and I counted 6 home-made cakes.
Thanks to the costant help of Paola L. taking ideas and in part copying the decorations in sugar paste of one of her cakes I made a cake for Violette.
I know you're busy moving in, so I won't keep you, but I made you cake.
I made a cake which I would bring back when I come back tonight.
I made one naughty cake for Tom, and now I'm tapped into a whole new part of the cake business.
I made you a cake with your face on it.
Poor thing, I told you that when I made her the cake I'd be going away.
I made fire and ice cake.
For this cake I made you.
I made him his favorite cake... carrot.
Here's a... spinach-cashew cake I made.

Alternatives:

I made some cake
I made cakes
I baked cake
I prepared cake
I cooked cake

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific cake that was made.

"I made a cake"

This phrase is used when talking about the act of making a specific cake. The presence of the article 'a' indicates a singular, specific cake.

Examples:

I made a cake for my friend's birthday.
She asked me to make a cake for the event.

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I made a cake.
Calm down. I made a cake. I didn't fold a fitted sheet.
I made a cake on Tuesday... which you may think isn't very me, but it's not unheard of... and he's all,
I made a cake which I would bring back when I come back tonight.
Thanks to the costant help of Paola L. taking ideas and in part copying the decorations in sugar paste of one of her cakes I made a cake for Violette.
I made a cake.
I made a cake.

Alternatives:

I baked a cake
I prepared a cake
I cooked a cake
I created a cake
I whipped up a cake

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