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Lets talk about cake

Lots to update you on but not enough time today - holiday to the Norfolk broads, project updates but for now let's talk about cake! I was given this recipe for the Macmillan cake sale and forgot to make it. Last night I decided to give it a try but left out the chocolate topping only because I didn't have a bar in the house (which is unlike me not to keep chocolate in every kitchen cupboard) Anyway here is the recipe, please give it a try its really simple and makes a good gift when visiting a friend or relative.    Ingredients 200g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the tin 200g golden caster sugar (although I used white) 3 large eggs, beaten 200g self-rasing flour 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp. milk for the chocolate mocha 30g cocoa poder, sifted 1 1/2 tbsp. strong coffee, cooled 50g dark chocolate, melted (for the topping) Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 55 mins Serves: 10 (?) Method 1. heat the oven 10 180C/160C fan/gas 4 2...