Monday "pick Me Up" Recipe
1/2 Price desserts in the bakery case
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Ingredients
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Dessert Base
Frosting
Toppings
Method
Dessert Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Allow the dessert base to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frosting
- 7
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- 8
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 9
Frost the Dessert
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled dessert base.
Toppings
- 10
Add Toppings
Sprinkle chocolate shavings and chopped nuts (if using) over the frosted dessert for added texture and flavor.
