1) Heat the oven to  190C/170C fan/gas.Butter the base and sides of two 20cm round tins and line the bases with baking parchment.

2) In a large bowl, beat together 200g golden caster sugar, 200g softened unsalted butter

3) After that, add 4 large eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder then mix

4) Add 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk and a pinch of salt until pale.

5) Divide the mixture between the prepared tins. Bake for 20 mins.

6) For the buttercream, put 100g chopped milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.

7) Mash 200g softened butter and 400g icing sugar together with a fork, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters, if you have one. Sift in 5 tbsp cocoa powder with a pinch of salt and pour in the melted chocolate and 2 tbsp milk. Mix until smooth.

8) On a large plate, place carefully the cakes together with half of the buttercream, then spread the rest on top. Next, decorate.

9) Enjoy this wonderful treat.❤🎂

SERVES 12 - 14

PREP: 35 MINS

COOK: 20 MINS