Really Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Really Easy Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake:; 250g margarine; 200g caster sugar; 4 large eggs, beaten; 200g self-raising flour; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 3 tbsp boiling water; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Chocolate chips ad lib; For the Filling:; 200g icing sugar; 100g margarine; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; Dash of vanilla extract; Boiling water; For topping:; 100g high-quality chocolate (milk or dark, ad lib)

Servings: persons

For the cake:
250g margarine
200g caster sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
200g self-raising flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate chips ad lib
For the Filling:
200g icing sugar
100g margarine
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Dash of vanilla extract
Boiling water
For topping:
100g high-quality chocolate (milk or dark, ad lib)

1
Beat the margarine and sugar together in a mixing bowl, then beat in the eggs, adding the flour and cocoa powder a little at a time. Stir in the boiling water, vanilla extract and chocolate chips then divide the mixture into two cake tins (with base lined with baking paper) and bake in the oven at 170C until a knife placed into the cake comes out clean. Remove and leave to cool for a few hours.
2
Filling:
3
Beat the margarine and icing sugar together in a bowl then fold in cocoa powder and stir in vanilla extract. Spread all over the base of the cake and place the other half of the cake on top.
4
Topping:
5
Melt the chocolate in a water bath and spread all over the top of the cake. Simple!
6
Leave to set for a few hours then invite some friends over, put on a DVD, make some coffee and enjoy!

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake:, 250g margarine, 200g caster sugar, 4 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Really Easy Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Really Easy Chocolate Cake

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