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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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no frills cake with basic ingredients. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
pinch of salt |
1 cup butter, room temperature |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
4 eggs |
1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds, optional |
6 cups powdered sugar |
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
11 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Liberally grease 9 x 13 pan.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4. Cream butter and sugar.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Gradually add eggs and mix well.
7. Slowly add the dry ingredients.
8. Fold in almonds.
9. Pour batter in pan.
10. Bake about 15-20 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Place baking pan on wire rack to cool.
12. Once cool remove form pan and cut into squares.
13. In a large bowl, whisk together powered sugar and cocoa until no lumps remain.
14. Add vanilla and 4 tablespoons milk.
15. Add enough of the remaining milk to make a smooth and creamy.
16. Pour mixture on top of cookies.
17. Sprinkle tops with coconut.
18. Refrigerate until set.
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