Simple Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly spray a deep 8 inch round cake pan with oil and line base with baking paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat spread and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg, beating well.

3. 3

   Sift flour and 2 tbsp cocoa together. Fold into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Combine baking soda with 1/4 cup boiling water. Lightly fold into mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 35-40 mins, or until a skewer inserted into center comes out clean and dry. Cool in pan for 5 mins. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   In a bowl, sift powdered sugar and remaining cocoa together. In a small bowl, combine coffee and 1 tbsp boiling water. Blend into powdered sugar mixture until smooth. Spread over cold cake. Serve.

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