This chocolate cake recipe was given to me about 14 years ago! It is now a family
favourite and always requested for birthdays and even family weddings.
INGREDIENTS
250g Devondale Unsalted Butter
180g dark chocolate melts
1 ⅔ cups (250g) caster sugar
4 eggs
1 cup (150g) plain flour
¼ cup (40g) cocoa, plus
extra for dusting
PREP: 20 MINS COOK: 1 ½ HOURS SERVES: 12
Recipe by Jenny Bongers for Devondale devondale.com.au
METHOD
1. Melt butter and choc melts in microwave in 30-second
bursts, stirring each time until melted (approx. 2 minutes
on high setting)
2. Add the sugar and eggs, then add sifted flour and cocoa.
Mix well
3. Cook in lined 8-inch (22cm) round tin for 1 hour (gas oven
at 120°C or 160°C fan-forced for 1 hour 30 minutes)
4. Let cool in tin. Dust with cocoa and serve with whipped
cream
TIPS & HINTS
Recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead.