Recipe by Devondale Farmer Jenny Bongers. "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 2/3 cups (250g) caster sugar
4 eggs
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1/4 cup (40g) cocoa, plus extra for dusting
Method
Melt butter and choc melts in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time until melted (approx. 2 minutes on high setting)
Add the sugar and eggs, then add sifted flour and cocoa. Mix well
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)
Let cool in tin. Dust with cocoa and serve with whipped cream
Tips & Hints
This chocolate cake recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead
