Step 1

Grease a microwave-safe, 23cm fluted ring pan. Place butter, sugar and milk in a heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 3 minutes or until butter is melted, stirring halfway during cooking. Stand for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk in flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda until smooth. Add eggs. Whisk to combine. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Microwave on high (100%) for 7 minutes 30 seconds or until top is just firm to touch and cake comes away from edge of pan. Stand for 5 minutes. Rich chocolate cake Carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

Step 3

Make chocolate ganache: Place chocolate and cream in a small heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth, stirring with a metal spoon at 1 minute intervals. Cool for 15 minutes or until mixture is thick.

Step 4

Pour ganache over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate flakes. Set aside until ganache is firm. Serve.