Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is expected.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the base has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.