Jul 14 2026

Kona Recipe

Inspired by Pegasus Taverna
Time1h
Serves12

Make Kona Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent the Kona from sticking after baking.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Adding Flavor

  1. 6

    Incorporate Cocoa Powder

    Sift in the cocoa powder to the batter and fold it in gently until fully incorporated.

  2. 7

    Add Chopped Nuts

    If using, fold in the chopped nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.

Baking

  1. 8

    Pour Batter into Pan

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 10

    Cool

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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