shake it like a cocktail cake - for kids - very easy

**Blackhorse** · 23-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by PixiePetal

Could you confirm that it was plain flour you used in choc cake as there is added baking powder - don't want to bake a disaster

yes it's plain flour..

the recipe is from austria and we dont get self raising flour there...we always have to add baking powder.
I guess you could use self raising and leave the baking powder but then I wouldnt be sure if it would rise enough...better use plain flour + baking powder...

**PixiePetal** · 23-09-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Blackhorse

yes it's plain flour..

the recipe is from austria and we dont get self raising flour there...we always have to add baking powder.
I guess you could use self raising and leave the baking powder but then I wouldnt be sure if it would rise enough...better use plain flour + baking powder...

Thanks

Will give it a go

**Blackhorse** · 23-09-2009, 08:49 PM

just put a chocolate glazing on top...as it will be a birthday cake for tomorrow

kids will help me decorate it with candles..

once we have cut a slice of I will make another pic of it...

**PixiePetal** · 23-09-2009, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Blackhorse

just put a chocolate glazing on top...as it will be a birthday cake for tomorrow

kids will help me decorate it with candles..

once we have cut a slice of I will make another pic of it...

Looking good

Bet it will taste good too