Birthday cake ~ chocolate cake with chocolate topping vote now DessertVery Easy45 min Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 4 A) 200 gm butter 360 gm caster sugar 4 eggs 1.1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence B) 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda C) 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons instant coffee of your choice D) 380 gm plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 teaspoons baking powder 80 gm cocoa/chocolate powder A pinch of salt E) Whole walnuts lightly toasted or strawberries 7 oz dark cooking chocolate 4.1/2 tablespoon water 1.3/4 teaspoon salad oil View the directions