Instructions: 1) Sieve together the flour, sugar and cocoa powder and mix with the margarine.

2. Add the milk and vanilla essence if used.

3. Place the mixture in a VERY well greased ovenproof dish.

4. Over this sprinkle the seived sugar and cocoa powder from the sauce allowance and pour 1 pint of boiling water over the whole lot.

5. Cover and cook at Gas Mark 4 (375 F and 180 C I think) for 45-60 mins.

6. Serve hot and with chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

7. Then go out for a long walk to work off all those calories!

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