NAKED CAKE
Oven temperature – 180°C
Cake: 500ml cake flour,
180ml cocoa,
10ml baking powder,
15ml bicarbonate of soda,
3 extra large eggs,
400ml sugar,
5ml vanilla essence,
250ml mayonnaise,
330ml water
Method: Line and spray 2x24cm baking tins. Sieve flour, cocoa, baking lowder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Set aside. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla essence until light and fluffy. Reduce speed and add mayonnaise. Add flour mixture alternately with the water. Pour into cake tins and bake for 30-35 minutes until skewer comes out clean. Ice with ganache, butter cream or just cream.
PHOTO: IRMA VAN ELLEWEE SWART
