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, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Add milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat until smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Frost the Base
Once the base has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
