Treacle Mirror Glaze Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease and line a 20cm round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, treacle, golden syrup, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

5. 5

   Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval.

6. 6

   Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    To make the treacle mirror glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering.

12. 12

    Remove from the heat and whisk in the confectioner's sugar until dissolved.

13. 13

    Add the melted butter and treacle to the glaze and whisk until smooth.

14. 14

    Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and smooth the top.