Chocolate Sponge Cake
Chocolate Sponge Cake is a light, fluffy, and delicately rich dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and simple ingredients, this airy cake melts in your mouth and is ideal for layering or enjoying on its own.
Chocolate Sponge Cake is a light, airy, and perfectly fluffy dessert that delivers a delicate chocolate flavor with every bite. Made with rich cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and soft cake flour, this cake achieves a tender crumb and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Its simplicity makes it incredibly versatile—enjoy it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar, layer it with whipped cream and fruits, or drizzle it with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a classic treat that combines elegance and flavor, making it a favorite for both bakers and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 80 grams cake flour
- 25 grams cocoa powder
- 60 grams cooking oil
- 30 grams chocolate
- 5 eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
- 5 grams lemon juice
- 65 grams sugar
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Sugar: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 40mg
Directions
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Sift the cake flour (80 grams) and cocoa powder (25 grams) into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
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In a pan over low heat, melt the cooking oil (60 grams) and chocolate (30 grams). Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sifted dry ingredients until smooth. Add the 5 egg yolks and mix well to form a dough.
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In a separate bowl, beat the 5 egg whites with the lemon juice (5 grams) using a hand mixer. Gradually add the sugar (65 grams) while mixing until stiff peaks form, creating a smooth meringue.
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Gently fold the meringue into the dough in small batches, ensuring a smooth and airy batter. Pour the batter into a 15×15 cm cake pan. Place the pan on a baking tray and fill the tray with water to create a water bath.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (302°F) for 70 minutes. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool, and serve.
