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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 dish.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, and continue to beat until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- 7
Frost the Base
Once the base has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
Decoration
- 8
Add Decorations
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the frosted dessert and arrange fresh berries on top for a beautiful presentation.