Charles & Charles Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking.
- 2
Mix 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
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- 6
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- 8
Prepare Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low until combined.
- 10
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
