Jul 14 2026

Desserts Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Desserts Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Toppings

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly, then add it to the wet ingredients.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Pour into Baking Pan

    Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Base

    Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix Frosting Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Mix until the butter is fully incorporated.

  2. 9

    Add Milk and Vanilla

    Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat the mixture until smooth and fluffy.

  3. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Once the base is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Topping Preparation

  1. 11

    Prepare Toppings

    Sprinkle chocolate shavings evenly over the frosting. Then, add cherries on top for decoration.

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