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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 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of cocoa powder, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat 0.5 cups of softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and 0.25 cups of cocoa powder, mixing well.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add 2 tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the base has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.
