Chocolate Redcurrant Torte

Directions

1. 1. Preheat over to 180 C / 350 F/ Gas 4. Grease a 2 liter / 2 pint 5 cup ring tin and dust lightly with flour. Cream the butter with the sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and soured cream until thoroughly mixed.
2. 2. Sift the flour, baking powder powder and cocoa over the mixture , then fold in lightly and evenly . Fold in the stemmed redcurrants. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface level. Back for 40-50 minutes or until well risen and firm. Turn out on to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
3. 3. Make the icing. Mix the chocolate, recurrently jelly and run in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over simmering water and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from the then add the double cream, a little at a time. Mix well.
4. 4. Transfer the cooked cake to a serving plate. Spoon the icing evenly over the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides Decorate with redcurrant sprigs just before Serving.