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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips if using, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Serving
- 10
Serve
Cut into squares and serve. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
