Chocolate sponge cake: a burst of flavor for your cakes
Indulge in an irresistible pleasure
Are you a chocolate lover? Then you absolutely must try the chocolate sponge cake! A delicious and refined alternative to the classic sponge cake, perfect for creating cakes with an intense and irresistible taste. Its intoxicating aroma will conquer the palate of both young and old, making every slice a pure pleasure experience.
A touch of deliciousness for every occasion
The chocolate sponge cake is the ideal base for cakes of any kind. You can fill it with chocolate ganache, delicate creams, or delicious mousses, or decorate it with fresh fruit for an irresistible contrast of flavors. Perfect for birthdays, parties, and special occasions, this dessert will win over all the guests with its goodness and inviting appearance.
Easy to prepare, amazing result
Don’t worry, preparing the chocolate sponge cake is easier than you think! The basic recipe is similar to that of the classic sponge cake, with the addition of cocoa powder to give it the characteristic chocolatey taste. Just a few ingredients and a pinch of attention are enough to achieve an amazing result.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 374.68 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 55.77 (g) of which sugars 33.84 (g)
- Proteins 7.76 (g)
- Fat 16.22 (g) of which saturated 9.31 (g)of which unsaturated 6.81 (g)
- Fibers 2.71 (g)
- Sodium 179.88 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 118 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup potato starch
Tools
- Baking Pan Tescoma 623239 Black Edition Springform Pan 1 Base, Diameter 8.66 inches
- Stand Mixer Girmi IM46 Stand Mixer "Gastronomo 8L", doughs up to 3kg, 1400 W (1800 W Max), 8 Liters, 6 Speeds, Anthracite Gray
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a round pan 8 inches in diameter. Beat the eggs and yolks with the sugar for 15 minutes, until you get a light and fluffy mixture. Sift the flour, cocoa, and potato starch in a separate bowl. Gradually add the mixture to the beaten yolks, gently stirring with a spatula to keep it from deflating. Finally, add the melted butter, pouring it in a thin stream
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes. Remove the chocolate sponge cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before removing and cutting it.
Storage, tips for preparing chocolate sponge cake
The chocolate sponge cake can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. You can enrich it by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or chopped dried fruit to the batter. Let the sponge cake cool completely before cutting and filling it.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How do you mix the chocolate sponge cake batter?
Gently mix the batter to keep it from deflating.
