34 | Mid-Western Living WINTER 2025 Ingredients 125g butter 1 3/4 cups self raising flour 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 12 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons cocoa Method Place all ingredients into a bowl & beat well until the chocolate mixture changes colour & all the ingredients are combined. A food processor can be used if you like. Grease and line a 20cm round tin, and pour the mixture into the tin. Bang the tin lightly on the bench to even out the mixture. Cook in a moderate oven for about 1 hour (this will depend on your oven) until cake is cooked. Hint: The cake will be ready when it springs back when touched in the centre, and the edge of the cake comes away from the tin. When cool, ice on top with your favourite chocolate icing. DONNA LATTER’S CHOCOLATE BUTTER CAKE If there’s one thing that says “home” in the heart of regional Australia, it’s a recipe from the Country Women’s Association. For generations, the CWA has been the beating heart of our country kitchens - a place where stories are swapped over scones, and timeless recipes are passed from one flour-dusted hand to the next. In this issue, we’re thrilled to bring you a true classic from the CWA’s treasured collection: their much-loved chocolate cake, a proud feature in the annual Land Cooking Competition. Rich, reliable, and utterly delicious - it’s the kind of cake that brings everyone back for seconds (and thirds!). Whether you’re baking for a special gathering or just because the kettle’s on, this recipe is pure country comfort on a plate. Enjoy! Recipe supplied by Mudgee CWA Evening Branch Puzzle 1 from set M0 7 9 3 6 8 2 3 6 1 5 3 5 2 9 7 6 4 1 8 2 8 4 5 3 3 7 1 6 7 4 19/05/2025, 12:38 Printable Sudoku from SudokuBliss.com GAMES CORNER Take a break and have a little fun! Test your brain with our classic Sudoku puzzle or keep the kids entertained with a themed word search just for them. Perfect for a quiet moment with a cuppa.
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