Colson's Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Flavoring
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk 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 stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
Baking
- 5
Bake the mixture
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the topping
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 8
Serve
Once the cake is completely cooled, slice it and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.