Chocolate marshmallow cake

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsButter
¾cupSugar
1tablespoonGolden syrup
1Egg
cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonBaking soda
1tablespoonCocoa
½cupMilk
¼cupBoiling water

Directions

Cream butter & sugar, add syrup, beaten egg, then add flour sifted with cocoa & baking powder alternately with soda dissolved in milk, lastly add boiling water. Pour into recessed tin, which has been well greased or lined with foil. Bake in moderate oven about 40 minutes. When cold fill centre with marshmallow, then ice with chocolate icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Marshmallow: Soak 1 tsp gelatine in ½ cup lukewarm water, add ½ cup sugar. Boil 5 minutes. Add vanilla or peppermint essence & leave to cool, then beat until thick. File