Desserts Recipe
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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) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- 6
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.