Chocolate cake

1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
   
2. Sift flour, cocoa and soda in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat mixture for 5-8 minutes, until creamy and smooth.
   
3. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
4. CHOCOLATE FROSTING. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

• Cake is cooked if a skewer inserted into the centre is clean and dry when removed.

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