Let's cook this summer

QUICK AND EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Kids want cake? Not got the inclination to go to the shops? Well, even if you think you don’t, you will definitely have time to make this chocolate cake! Ready in just five minutes in the microwave and freezable – this is a great way to keep the kids entertained over the summer or to give yourself a quick treat!

YOU WILL NEED:

175g sugar
110 ml boiling water
25g cocoa powder
55ml vegetable oil
1 egg
55ml milk
175g self raising flour

1 Put the cocoa into a small bowl and pour the boiling water over the top, mix well to ensure there are no lumps and then put in the microwave for 30 seconds on high. After thirty seconds, stir again and then add the flour, sugar, milk, oil and egg and mix together.

2 Pour the batter into a microwave proof dish and cook on high for 5 minutes.

3 Push a knife through the centre of the cake, if it comes out clean, it’s cooked, if not, heat again for a further minute until it is cooked all the way through.

4 Let it cool and then enjoy with ice cream, on its own, with some decoration or freeze it and enjoy at another time!