Jul 09 2026
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Uptown Recipe

Inspired by Cornbread Newark
Time1h 15m
Serves12

Make Uptown Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Eggs

    In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Flavorings

    Fold in the cocoa powder and chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Mixture

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  2. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare Toppings

    Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with fresh berries.

  2. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Uptown treat!

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