Uptown Recipe
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
Flavoring
Toppings
Method
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 bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 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
- 5
Add Flavorings
Fold in the cocoa powder and chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 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.
- 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
- 8
Prepare Toppings
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with fresh berries.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Uptown treat!
