Dessert Of The Day Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Frosting
Garnish
Method
Base
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
Frosting
Prepare Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the milk and vanilla extract, beating on medium speed until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
Assembly and Garnish
Frost the Cake
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Garnish
Top with chocolate shavings and fresh berries if desired.
Serve
Cut the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your dessert of the day!
