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Ingredients
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Base
Flavoring
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Food Coloring
If desired, add food coloring to the batter and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Prepare Toppings
While the cake is cooling, prepare the toppings by whipping the cream and washing the berries.
- 11
Serve
Once the cake is cool, dust the top with powdered sugar, and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.