Chocolate Sponge Cake (Only 4 Ingredients)
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Chocolate Sponge Cake (Only 4 Ingredients)
Description
Chocolate Sponge Cake (Only 4 Ingredients) relies on eggs beaten vigorously with sugar to create the lift and light texture typical of sponge cakes. Folding in sifted flour and cocoa powder carefully prevents deflating the batter, maintaining that airy structure. Baking in a suitably sized pan at 350°F for 30 minutes allows the cake to set and develop a tender crumb without rising agents. The cake's mild cocoa flavor and soft texture make it an adaptable base for many desserts. It can be used for layered cakes or simply enjoyed on its own, relying entirely on the technique of aeration rather than chemical leavening.
Ingredients
- 6 egg room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Beat 6 eggs (no need to separate them) with sugar until batter is three times in volume. This will take roughly 10 minutes in a stand mixer, longer if using a hand mixer.
- Sift flour and cocoa powder into the egg mixture.
- Using a spatula, carefully fold in dry ingredients. Be very gentle with the dough so you don’t over mix it and lose all the fluffiness.
- Add cake batter to an oiled or parchment paper lined baking sheet. A springform baking pan works amazing as well and makes the transferring process that much easier. Aim to use a pan that is 9-12 inches is diameter.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Do the toothpick check to gauge doneness. Use in your favorite desserts that require chocolate sponge. The possibilities are endless!
Notes
- No baking powder or soda is needed because the air beaten into the eggs acts as the leavening agent.
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume when beating.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid losing the batter's airiness.
- A springform pan between 9 to 12 inches makes transferring the cake easier but a lined baking sheet also works.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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