Instructions

1. Preheat oven 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
2. In a mixing bowl soften the butter with an electric mixer, add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to combine.
4. Sieve in the flour, cocoa and baking powder into the bowl and mix to combine for 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, smooth with a palate knife and bake in a pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully before decorating.

7. To assemble the cake:

8. Carefully turn the cake out onto a large board and spread the entire surface with chocolate spread or frosting
9. Decorate your graveyard cake with your favourite crispy coffins and meringue spooks, biscuits, jellies and sugar decorations. Cut at your peril!!!