BETTY'S OLD FASHIONED BOILED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Moist and chocolatey! Heavier than a sponge but lighter than a mudcake. This is an old recipe which makes a large cake. Be sure to cool the boiled mix before using or you'll end up with a bowl of chocolate flavoured scrambled eggs ??

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil - not olive
4 TB cocoa powder
2 cups self rising flour
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon bicarb soda

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 180oC/375oF. Well grease and line a 30 x 30 cm cake tin (about 10 inch x 10 inch).
  • 2. In a sauce pan bring the water, oil, butter and cocoa to the boil. Stir well and cool for 20 minutes.
  • 3. In a large bowl add the remaining ingredients and beat. Add the cooler cocoa mix and beat. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 - 60 minutes.
  • 4. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with desired icing or frosting. Keep in a Tupperware style container for up to 3 or 4 days.

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