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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 Pre-heat the oven on the lowest temperature. At this point, we only want to warm the oven. Grease a 28cm by 22cm baking tray. In a separate bowl sieve the dry ingredient (flour, cocoa powder and baking powder) and leave it to the side. Melt the butter/margarine and let it cool. Once cooled, beat with the sugar until nice and fluffy. Add the beaten egg and beat the batter for 1-2 minutes (until everything is nice and mixed) Now add the dry ingredients and mix until you have a stiff consistency. Put the batter into the greased tray. Press the mix into the corners of the tray and ensure it is all equal level. Once step 7...

Fresh Cream Cake

A moist and delicious cake which will be loved by many. This cake is so versatile, it can be used for any occasion. Enjoy baking! :) Ingredient  175g Plain Flour 175g Soft Butter (melted) 175g Caster Sugar 1 tsp baking powder 3 Eggs  1-2 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract  300ml double cream 2 Tbsp icing sugar (sifted) Choice of Jam Choice of Fruit Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees/gas mark 4. Grease two 20cm / 8inch cake tins 2. Sieve the flour, baking powder in a bowl and leave to the side. 3. Using a hand mixer, free stand mixer or your hands, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale. This can take a few minutes, please be patient. 4. In the meantime, using a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract. 5. Add the eggs to the creamed sugar and butter. Please add gradually and ensure the eggs are thoroughly blended in between. Beat for 3-4 minutes 6. Slowly add the dry ingredients and beat for a few ...