Chocolate Smartie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
2. 2
   Line a 33x23cm shallow tin with baking paper.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, baking powder and 50g cocoa into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add the eggs, 225g butter, the brown sugar, and 2tbsp milk and beat until evenly mixed and creamy.
5. 5
   Turn into the tin and level the top.
6. 6
   Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly pressed.
7. 7
   Leave to cool on a wire rack.
8. 8
   Sift the icing sugar and remaining 2tbsp cocoa into a bowl.
9. 9
   Put the rest of the butter in a small pan with the golden syrup and 2 tbsp milk and heat gently until melted - don't allow it to boil.
10. 10
    Add to the icing sugar and stir until smooth.
11. 11
    Spread on top of the cake and decorate with Smarties.