Ingredients
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 4 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
Equipment Needed
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Parchment paper (optional for easy removal)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s warming up, I like to grease my baking pan lightly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. In my experience, this little step can save you a lot of heartache when it comes to serving! Next, melt the butter in a medium bowl, letting it cool for a few minutes before adding in both the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix these together until they’re well combined. The sweet smell of the butter and sugars is enough to make your taste buds tingle! (See the next page below to continue steps…)