Rich Moist Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe

April 02, 2023 Post a Comment

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Treat your loved ones to a delicious chocolate sponge cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. This rich and moist chocolate sponge cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to special dinners. It is sure to be a hit with all your guests!

Ingredients

For the cake batter:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 3/4 cup cocoa powder

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs, at room temperature

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.

4. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

- Calories: 441 kcal

- Total Fat: 17.9 g

- Saturated Fat: 10.8 g

- Cholesterol: 89.5 mg

- Sodium: 223.0 mg

- Carbohydrates: 62.2 g

- Protein: 5.9 g

Tips and Variations

This recipe makes a basic chocolate sponge cake, but you can customize it to your tastes. Add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder for a mocha flavor, or stir in a cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips. You can also use this recipe to make cupcakes. Simply fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. For an even richer treat, make a chocolate ganache to spread over the cake or cupcakes. To make a ganache, melt 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup of heavy cream together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth and creamy, then pour over the cake or cupcakes and let cool.

This chocolate sponge cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is sure to please. Whether you make it as a cake or cupcakes, serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly decadent treat. Enjoy!