Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilla'sVanilla / Chocolate / Seasonal / Caramel Recipe

Vanilla / Chocolate / Seasonal / Caramel Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time1h
Serves12

Make Vanilla / Chocolate / Seasonal / Caramel 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

Toppings (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder (if making chocolate), and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. If making seasonal or caramel flavor, add the respective puree or caramel sauce at this stage.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  2. 5

    Divide Batter

    If making multiple flavors, divide the batter into separate bowls. Mix in the cocoa powder for chocolate, fruit puree for seasonal, or caramel sauce for caramel flavor into the respective portions.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving

  1. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with optional toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.

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