One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 2 None eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp rum extract
• None None Whipped cream, to serve (optional)
• None None FOR THE GANACHE
• 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. Place butter, sugar and milk in a large saucepan on medium heat. Stir for 2-3 mins until melted and combined.
3. Sift flour, cocoa and soda together into the saucepan (or bowl if using a microwave). Stir in ground almonds, eggs and rum extract until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
4. Bake for 50-60 mins until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
5. For the ganache, place chocolate and cream in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir for 2-3 mins until melted and smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Cool until ganache thickens slightly. Spread over cooled cake. Serve in wedges with whipped cream, if desired.

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