Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNorth ItaliaDessert Recipe

Dessert Recipe

Inspired by North Italia
Time45m
Serves9

Desserts available after meals

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Ingredients

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Dessert Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the dessert to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.