Est.2020 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Additions
Topping
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Adding Flavor
- 4
Incorporate Cocoa
Add the cocoa powder to the batter and gently fold in until fully incorporated.
- 5
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Topping
- 10
Mix Topping Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and drizzle-able.
- 11
Top the Dessert
Once the dessert is completely cool, drizzle the prepared topping over the top and allow to set before slicing and serving.




