Ingredients

• 125 grams butter
• 100 grams cooking chocolate
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2½ cups pure flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup light sour cream
• ¾ cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar

Method

1. Put the butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Melt by placing over hot water or in the microwave.
2. Add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla essence. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and thick.
3. Sift the flour and baking soda. Add the sifted mixture and sour cream to the eggs. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
4. Add boiling water and stir until mixed in.
5. Pour into a greased 22cm ring tin. Bake at 160ºC for 50-60 minutes or until cooked and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin.
6. Serve dusted with icing sugar. Alternatively, drizzle chocolate icing over the cake.

Cooks Tips

Cook's Tip - Be careful when melting chocolate in a microwave. It can burn easily, so check it regularly.