Jul 14 2026
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Sfumato Recipe

Inspired by Fox & The Knife
Time1h
Serves12

Make Sfumato 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 Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Pan

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

Mixing Dry Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.

Mixing Wet Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

Combining Mixtures

  1. 5

    Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Mixture

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 7

    Cool the Cake

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

  2. 8

    Serve the Cake

    Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with dark chocolate shavings and fresh berries if desired. Slice and serve.

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