Almond Chocolate Shortcake

Mixture Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups Flour
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup Butter
• 1 tbl Cocoa
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 Egg (Beaten)

Topping Ingredients

• 1 cup Icing Sugar
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 1/3 cup Butter (Melted)
• 1 tbl Almond Essence
• 1 Egg (Beaten)

Method

1. Take a mixing bowl and combine the beaten egg, sugar and melted butter until smooth.
2. While stirring, sift in the flour, cocoa and baking powder.
3. Pour the mixture into a swiss roll tin and press firmly.
4. Place in an oven preheated to 350 F and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Lift out and place on a wire rack to cool.
6. For the topping take a seperate bowl to combine the beaten egg, almond essence and butter.
7. Now sift in the flour and icing sugar, stirring continuously.
8. Pour on top of the shortcake and spread out evenly.
9. Allow the topping to set before serving.