Keeper’s Heart Recipe
Make Keeper’s Heart Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cake bakes evenly.
- 2
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Mixing the Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Optional Toppings
If using, fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.
Baking
- 7
Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool
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.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.