One-Bowl Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 None eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp rum extract
None None Whipped cream, to serve (optional)
None None FOR THE GANACHE
7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Place butter, sugar and milk in a large saucepan on medium heat. Stir for 2-3 mins until melted and combined.
Sift flour, cocoa and soda together into the saucepan (or bowl if using a microwave). Stir in ground almonds, eggs and rum extract until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 50-60 mins until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
For the ganache, place chocolate and cream in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir for 2-3 mins until melted and smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Cool until ganache thickens slightly. Spread over cooled cake. Serve in wedges with whipped cream, if desired.