Dessert Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine and Mix
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- 8
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake base is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.