Ingredients

  • 7 ounces flour, self-rising
  • 8 ounces sugar, superfine
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 ounces butter
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces powdered sugar sieved
  • 3 tablespoons milk hot
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Sift flour, sugar, salt and cocoa
  • Rub in butter
  • Stir in eggs, essence and liquids; beat well.
  • Grease and flour two 8 inch cake tins, divide mixture between each
  • Bake in a moderate oven.
  • 325F (160C) F to 350F (180C) F. Gas mark 34.
  • For about 35 minutes.
  • Melt butter, blending in cocoa, then stir in icing sugar, milk and vanilla essence.
  • Beat until smooth, thick and the correct consistency to fill.