Mums Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Tracey_B

"This is my very favorite cake, not to heavy or light, always requested. Serve with raspberry jam and cream in centre."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 cakes

ingredients

• 125 g butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 cup boiling water

directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C( 350°F).
2. Put flour, sugar and dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add eggs, belt butter (I use the microwave) and add. Mix all in an electric mixer then slowly add the boiling water.
3. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the cake springs back when gently tapped.