Carmel Road, Monterey Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the batter bakes evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Fold in Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- 7
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 8
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Baking Steps
- 9
Bake the Mixture
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Serve and Enjoy
Slice the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!