Jul 14 2026

A Rock Recipe

Time1h
Serves9

Make A Rock 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

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Pan

    Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until fully combined.

  2. 4

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Nuts

    If using chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter into Pan

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

  2. 7

    Bake

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

Cooling and Serving

  1. 8

    Cool the Cake

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

  2. 9

    Serve

    Once cooled, cut into squares and serve as a delightful treat.

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