Jul 14 2026
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Order Now Recipe

Inspired by The Meltdown
Time45m
Serves12

Make Order Now Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  2. 5

    Add Optional Toppings

    If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts into the batter.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Pour Batter into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  4. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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