A very simple, unassuming chocolate cake that's been a staple household treat for years.
Method
Grease and line a 7" cake tin.
Cream butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
Fold in remaining dry ingredients.
Pour into cake tin.
Bake in middle of oven at 170C/350F for approx. 1 hour.
Leave to cool completely and turn out.
Icing
Place icing sugar and cocoa in a bowl over a pan of boiling water.
Remove from heat.
Add butter and hot water and beat well till smooth.
Spread over cake quickly.
Leave to set.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (202g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 459 | ||
Calories from Fat: 190 (41%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 21.1g | 28 % | |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 8.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 3.1g | ||
Cholesterol 559.6mg | 172 % | |
Sodium 474.7mg | 16 % | |
Potassium 224.3mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g | 14 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 48.1g | ||
Protein 18.4g | 26 % | |
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Calories per serving: 459
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