Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe With A Perfect Texture
Chocolate sponge cake that's soft, light, and full of cocoa flavor. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, eggs, butter, and cocoa powder. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, and great for birthdays or layering into a celebration cake.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. This will prevent the cake from sticking and make it easier to release once baked.
- 2
In a medium bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for that airy texture in your sponge cake.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract for a hint of sweetness.
- 5
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Alternate with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula and gentle folding motion to avoid overmixing.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Once cooled, frost it with your favorite icing, dust it with powdered sugar, or enjoy it plain!