This chocolate cake is perfect with an espresso at the end of a meal. It is very easy to make and keeps well for days. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3. Butter the sides of a 23cm/9in diameter ...

You can adapt this recipe to include any combination of nuts, biscuits or chopped chocolate bars. The golden syrup keeps the mixture from going too hard and makes it easier to cut. Use a hot knife ...