Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE The following amounts make one large or two small cakes. 2tbl. cocoa powder dissolved in hot water 8 oz soft margarine or well softened butter 4 eggs 8oz flour 1 tsp. baking powder 8oz golden caster sugar Preheat the oven to 375. Prepare tins by greasing and lining. Put all the ingredients into a large bowl and beat well for 3/4 minutes. Half fill prepared tins with mixture and smooth out. Bake for 30/40 minutes according to size until firm and well risen. Cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn out onto wire rack. CHOCOLATE ICING Put into a heatproof bowl over a pan containing gently simmering water, 4oz. good quality cooking chocolate, 2oz. soft butter, 3tbl. sp. milk. Stir gently until melted and smooth. Cool slightly and gradually add 6oz. sifted icing sugar, beating in until well mixed and smooth. Spread over cooled cake This is a delicious, moist cake which keeps well for several days. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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