Ingredients
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- 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or chocolate extract)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce chocolate syrup
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- Blue food coloring
- 9 Christmas Tree Royal Icing Decorations
- Piping bags
- Snowflake sprinkles
- 32 Open Star Tip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment or foil.
- Combine butter, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl.
- Microwave mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding eggs.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Incorporate eggs until fully mixed.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Add chocolate syrup and mix well.
- Pour batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Frost using piping bags and top with decorations.
Last Step:
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Ensure the chocolate mixture cools enough to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Feel free to customize decorations for a unique touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60