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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 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 the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- 6
Beat the Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Assembly and Decoration
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the base has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
- 10
Decorate
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the frosting, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- 11
Serve
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature or chilled.