Jul 14 2026

By Its D**n Self Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Make By Its D**n Self 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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Base

Flavor Additions

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

    Combine Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.

Add Flavor

  1. 5

    Fold in Flavor Additions

    Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) into the batter until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Mixture

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

  2. 7

    Cool and Serve

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

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