Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
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 pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 8
Add Liquid Ingredients
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious chocolate dessert!