This is the simplest of cakes. Made with oil and hot water, it’s also the moistest chocolate cake ever – it literally never dries out, even when left out! The intense coffee flavour makes it ...

Place the cake upside down onto a cake board. Using a palette knife or spatula, spread the icing over the cake and down the sides. Decorate with the chocolate.

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