Sure to be a hit with the kids and chocoholics.
(72 votes)
Cook: 1 Hour 10 Mins
Serves: 12
Price: 44p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 133g serving contains
Energy
2214kj
529kcal
2214kj
529kcal
26%
Fat
26.6g
26.6g
High
38%
38%
Saturates
15.7g
15.7g
Med
78%
78%
Sugars
51.7g
51.7g
High
57%
57%
Salt
0.9g
0.9g
Med
15%
15%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
1665kj/398kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
1665kj/398kcal
Ingredients
200g self-raising flour
2 level tsp baking powder
50g cocoa, plus 2 level tbsp for the icing
4 large free-range eggs
300g butter, softened
225g light soft brown sugar
4 tbsp milk
300g icing sugar
2 level tbsp golden syrup
Smarties to decorate
Method
1
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line a 33 x 23cm shallow tin with baking paper.
2
Sift the flour, baking powder and 50g cocoa into a large bowl. Add the eggs, 225g butter, the brown sugar and 2 tbsp milk and beat until evenly mixed and creamy.
3
Turn into the tin and level the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
4
Sift the icing sugar and remaining 2 tbsp cocoa into a bowl. Put the rest of the butter in a small pan with the golden syrup and 2 tbsp milk and heat gently until melted - don't allow it to boil. Add to the icing sugar and stir until smooth. Spread on the top of the cake and decorate with Smarties.