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Chocolate Sponge Cake (Only 4 Ingredients)
This Chocolate Sponge Cake uses just eggs, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder to create a light and airy chocolate base. The key is beating the eggs and sugar until tripled in volume to incorporate air, which provides leavening without any baking powder or soda. The gentle folding of dry ingredients preserves the batter's fluffiness, resulting in a soft, tender crumb. Its simple ingredients and versatile texture make it well-suited for layered desserts or as a standalone treat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
276 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Russian, Ukrainian
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% 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.