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Delicious Concrete Cake

  

 This cake reminds me of my school lunches. It brings back so many memories every time I bake this, plus it is a massive hit in my house. Give it a go, you will not regret it! :)




Ingredients
160g Butter or Margarine
175g Granulated White Sugar
225g Plain Flour
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
30g Cocoa Powder
1 beaten egg


Method
  1. Pre-heat the oven on the lowest temperature. At this point, we only want to warm the oven.
  2. Grease a 28cm by 22cm baking tray.
  3. In a separate bowl sieve the dry ingredient (flour, cocoa powder and baking powder) and leave it to the side.
  4. Melt the butter/margarine and let it cool. Once cooled, beat with the sugar until nice and fluffy.
  5. Add the beaten egg and beat the batter for 1-2 minutes (until everything is nice and mixed)
  6. Now add the dry ingredients and mix until you have a stiff consistency.
  7. Put the batter into the greased tray. Press the mix into the corners of the tray and ensure it is all equal level.
  8. Once step 7 is completed, sprinkle cold water over the mix. This will ensure the mix does not dry up as soon as it goes into the oven.
  9. Place batter into the oven and bake for 45 minutes on 140 degrees (fan oven).
  10. After 45 minutes, take the cake out of the oven and cut into equal slices. The batter will feel sponge-like. Put the cake back into the oven for a further 20 minutes.
  11. Now, remove the cake out of the oven, sprinkle some sugar onto the top and let it cool. 
Tips: All Ovens vary in temperature, please keep an eye on the cake.
            Cake can be served with custard or eaten on its own. 
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