Pink Valentine Cake....

Before topping had set

After topping has set

Ingredients

150g Self raising flour

150g Caster sugar

150g Margarine

2 large eggs

1 tsp Baking powder

Few drops red food colouring

Filling

100ml Double cream

2 tbsp Strawberry jam

Topping

150g White cooking chocolate

125ml Double cream

Few drops red food colouring

Method


Pre-heat the oven to 180c 350f or gas mark 4

Grease and line the bottom of a medium size heart shape backing tin

Cream the margarine and sugar together and add few drops red food colouring

Beat in the egg adding a little flour at a time until all mixed in

Place the mixture in the tin and cook for about 30 minutes until golden in colour,well risen and firm to touch.

Leave to cool 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Using a sharp knife slice the cake horizontally and spread one half with jam

Whip the cream and spread over the other half and sandwich  back together

In a pan place the double cream,cooking chocolate and few drops of food colouring in a pan over a low heat and stir until melted

Remove from the heat and leave to cool stirring occasionally

Spread the cooled mixture over the cake and leave to set in a refrigeater for a few hours or overnight until set...

                              Enjoy !!

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