Jul 14 2026
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Choice Of Dessert Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Base

Optional Toppings

Method

Cake Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Frosting Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder and softened butter. Beat together until smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Sugar and Milk

    Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk to the cocoa mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.

  3. 9

    Finish with Vanilla

    Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.

Assembling the Dessert

  1. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.

  2. 11

    Add Optional Toppings

    Top with chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, if desired.

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