Far Niente Recipe

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Time1h
Serves12
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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

Mixing Wet Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and buttermilk until smooth.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Baking

  1. 5

    Bake the Mixture

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Cool and Decorate

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, top with chocolate shavings, and fresh berries if desired.

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