Easy baking tips for the absolute beginner?

I don’t want to use anything electric or complicated.

I just made muffins which came out okay – but I’d like to bake a cake.

The muffins were as follows: 2 cups self-raising flour, 1 cup sugar, 100 grams butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk. Mix the wets and dries sep. – then mix together. Pre-heated oven at 200 for 25 minutes and voila. Simple. I threw a few cranberries on top for colour and flavour.

I need recipes like that – easyto make – no muss no fuss – no electric stuff. Just a spoon and fork for mixing.

Thanks.