Leanne's Chocolate Cake

I used to work with Leanne on nightfill at Writeprice supermarket. Sunday's we all had a turn to bring supper. This was well received.

Ingredients

• 125g butter
• 2 dessertspoons golden syrup
• 1½ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 1-2 tablespoons cocoa
• ¼ teaspoon mixed spice
• vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in ½ cup milk (extra)

Method

1. Melt butter, syrup, sugar, and milk together.
2. Add sifted flour, cocoa, and spices. Stir well.
3. Add vanilla and baking soda in milk.
4. Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C.
5. Ice with chocolate icing when cold.

Chocolate Icing

Ingredients

• 50g butter, softened
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons boiling water

Method

1. Sift cocoa and icing sugar together.
2. Add butter and beat well.
3. Add boiling water and beat until creamy.
4. Spread over cake and allow to set.