2004 Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Base

Decoration

Method

Base Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well combined.

3

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, and 0.5 cup of melted unsalted butter until smooth.

4

Combine Ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

5

Bake the Base

Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 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 together 0.5 cup of softened unsalted butter and 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth.

7

Add Flavor

Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract and 2 tbs of milk. Beat until well combined and fluffy.

Assemble and Decorate

8

Cool the Base

Once the base is baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9

Frost the Base

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled base using a spatula.

10

Add Decorations

Sprinkle chocolate shavings and fresh berries on top of the frosting for decoration.