Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp flour ((112 grams) (all-purpose flour or wheat flour))
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder ((34 grams) (6 tbsps))
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar ((organic))
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil ((4 tbsps) (I used virgin coconut oil))
  • 1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract (or powder as needed)
  • ½ cup boiling hot water
  • ½ cup butter (unsalted (soft but cold))
  • 1¾ cup powdered sugar (or confectioners sugar)
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1½ tbsp milk (or whipping cream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Grease and line 2 - 6 inch cake pans or 1 - 7 or 8 inch pan. Preheat the oven to 175 C for at least 15 mins.
  • Sieve together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda to a mixing bowl. 
  • Add sugar to the bowl. Give a good stir until well combined.