Scrummy Chocolate cake
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 1
Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour
- 75g cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 1tsp baking powder
- 250g dark brown sugar
- 250g unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
Method
- STEP 1Preheat the oven to 180c (160c fan). Line a 22cm springclip tin with baking paper.
- STEP 2Sift the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the sugar, breaking up any lumps, and the eggs.
- STEP 3Start beating the mixture slowly to ensure that the mixture doesn't fly out, then a littl faster until the mixture is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowls and mix once more. Add the mixture to the tin and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- STEP 4Once baked, turn out the tin onto a cooling rack and leave to cool. Once cooled, cover with buttercream icing or ganache and enjoy. Best served after 24 hours.
