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) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- 5
Pour into Pan
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- 9
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.