Simple Roasted Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (118 mL) canola oil
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 cups (550 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon prepared strong coffee (breakfast leftovers are fine)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups (220 grams) unbleached all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar
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