Jun 09 2026

Poor Russ Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Make Poor Russ 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

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake bakes evenly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Mixing the Batter

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

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

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

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

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Baking

  1. 6

    Add Optional Nuts

    If using, fold in the chopped nuts into the batter for added texture and flavor.

  2. 7

    Pour Batter into Pan

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

  3. 8

    Bake the Cake

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

Cooling and Serving

  1. 9

    Cool the Cake

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

  2. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Once cooled, slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your Poor Russ!

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