Step 1

In a saucepan over low heat melt together, butter, cocoa, chocolate, sugar, vanilla and hot water.

Step 2

When cooled add flour and eggs and mix well. The mixture will be very runny.

Step 3

Pour into a lined 30 cm cake tin and bake at 150 C for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 4

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before turning out.

Step 5

When cool sprinkle with icing sugar.

Step 6

May be served re-heated in the microwave or cool with cream or ice cream.