1.Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease 2 loose-bottom cake tins (20 cm each).
2.Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
3.Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Fold into the batter until well combined.
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