Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
100g unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
2 eggs
200g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
150g plain flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
To Serve
With vanilla ice cream or single cream.
METHOD
- Pre-heat oven 180C
- Melt butter and leave to cool slightly
- Place eggs sugar and vanilla in a bowl and mix until light and fluffy approx 3-4 minutes.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder.
- Add the butter.
- Pour mixture into a greased tin and bake for 20 minutes.
Note – Do not over cook, the centre of the cake should be slightly gooey. as it will firm up more as it cools.
To add a bit of texture you can add some chopped nuts such as hazelnuts or almonds, after you added the cocoa powder.