Tilly’s Plain Cake Appreciation Society was born in the pandemic, when she found herself at home with two small children, craving contentment and connection. Tilly would test a simple cake using seasonal ingredients and share it weekly with her online community. Conversations started, and friendships formed through the medium of cake, all without leaving the kitchen. Now collected in an exquisite package, with floral styling and suggested tea pairings, are Tilly’s 52 best recipes to bake at home. Tilly calls them “little pockets of cake calm” to nourish your soul and carry you through each week.
CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE
On sunny winter days, it’s always a good idea to drag a little table and a large chocolate cake into the garden for tea. Hot tea and large slabs of cake keep hands and hearts warm. This chocolate cake makes a party out of any day — actual birthday optional! It really is a pleasure: no illusions of grandeur or unfulfilled promises, just good, honest chocolate cake. BYO birthday candles.
MAKES ONE 18CM LAYER CAKE
225g plain flour
50g Dutch (unsweetened) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
¼ teaspoon salt
27g caster
