Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 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
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Beat the Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 8
Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.