Sweets recipe served on a plate, by Court Street Grille
Jun 09 2026

Sweets Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

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

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Add-ins

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Prepare Baking Pan

Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mixing Dry Ingredients

3

Combine Dry Ingredients

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

Mixing Wet Ingredients

4

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combining Mixtures

5

Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring. Mix just until combined; do not overmix. If using, fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

Baking

6

Pour Batter into Pan

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

7

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

8

Cool

Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9

Serve

Once cooled, cut into squares and serve as a delightful sweet treat!