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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Method
Base
- 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, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 8
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.