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<\/h4>\nFrom Sainsbury’s<\/p>\n
Light and airy, yet decadently moist, this is a foolproof chocolate cake that everyone will love.<\/p>\n
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Serves: 12
\nPreparation time: 25 Minutes
\nCooking time: 25 Minutes<\/p>\n
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<\/h4>\n350g unsalted butter or margarine, softened
\n200g Fairtrade caster sugar
\n3 medium eggs, beaten
\n200g Sainsbury\u2019s Taste the Difference extra fine sponge flour, sifted<\/p>\n
120g Sainsbury\u2019s Fairtrade cocoa powder, sifted
\n300g icing sugar, sifted
\nSainsbury\u2019s sugar stars<\/p>\n
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Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C, fan 160\u00b0C, gas 4. Line 2 x 15cm cake tins with the cake tin liners.<\/p>\n
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the 200g of the butter or margarine with the sugar, using a wooden spoon, until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, beating the mixture as you go. Don\u2019t worry if the mixture separates a bit as this is perfectly normal.<\/p>\n
Tip in the sponge flour and 60g of the cocoa powder and, using a metal spoon, gently fold into the mixture until smooth. Divide the mixture between the tins and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25 mins until well risen.<\/p>\n
Remove from the oven, lift both cakes out on to a wire rack and leave to cool completely in their papers. Meanwhile, make the icing. Using an electric handwhisk, beat the remaining butter or margarine in a large bowl until fluffy.<\/p>\n
Add in the icing sugar and remaining cocoa powder and fold in gently. Continue to beat until smooth and creamy. As the mixture becomes a little dry, add in 3 tablespoons boiling water and mix well.<\/p>\n
Spread half of the icing all over the top of one cake to form a filling then top with the second cake. Spread the remaining icing all over the top of the sandwiched cakes to make a thick icing. Use a fork to roughen up the icing surface before it sets \u2013 the ridges will help prevent the decorations rolling off. Finally, sprinkle with the sugar stars. This cake will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days<\/p>\n
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