Marble Cake

Description

A truly elegant affair Try it with cream or chocolate sauce.

Ingredients

• 8 oz / 225 g sponge mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp / 30 ml cocoa powder
• juice and zest of one orange
• 6 oz / 175 g bitter chocolate
• 2 oz / 50 g butter
• 3 – 4 tbsp thick cream

Directions

1. Divide sponge mix between 2 bowls to one add 1 egg, cocoa and 2 – 3tbsp water.
2. Beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Add second egg to other bowl with the orange zest and 2 – 3 tbsp juice.
4. Beat to same consistency.
5. Spoon the mixtures into the microwave dish alternately, swirling the colors.
6. Flatten the top and bake on high for 4-5 minutes, turning several times for ovens without turn tables.
7. Leave to stand 5 – 7 minutes.
8. Melt the chocolate and butter together on medium for 3 – 4 minutes, until just melted.
9. Cool slightly and stir in the cream.
10. Turn cake out and place on a rack over a tray.
11. Coat cake generously with warm sauce, leave 3 – 4 hours to set and serve sliced.
12. Keep any remaining cake well wrapped.