Design Recipe
Make Design Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your batter starts cooking immediately when you place it in the oven.
- 2
Prepare Baking Dish
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 7
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- 8
Pour Batter into Dish
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10