OhdearRia

ingredients:

1/4 cup cocoa

1 cup water

150g butter

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tspn bi-carb soda

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 1/2 cup SR flour

method:

blend cocoa with a little water to make smooth paste. place in a saucepan with the rest of water, butter, sugar and soda. stir over medium heat until butter melts. allow to cool. add eggs and vanilla and beat well. sift in flour. bake in moderate oven for 40-50 minutes. allow to cool 5 minutes before turning out. let the cake really cool before you put the icing.