Chocolate Sponge Cake

Chocolate Sponge

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Chocolate Sponge

Recipe by GeeDeeCourse: Cakes, Bakes and PastriesCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

313

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

A rich chocolate sponge cake that can be used for a variety of different products. Especially ideal for Black Forest Gateaux

Ingredients

  • 225 g plain flour

  • 350 g golden caster sugar

  • 85 g cocoa powder

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 2 free-range eggs

  • 250 ml milk

  • 125 ml vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 250 ml boiling water

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
  • Grease and line two 20cm/8in sandwich tins. see notes
  • Place all the ingredients, (except the boiling water), into a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a plastic spatula combine the ingredients until almost mixed
  • Gradually add the boiling water a little at a time, until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly between the sandwich tins and place in the oven to bake for 25–35 minutes.
  • The sponges will be ready when the top is firm to the touch and springs back when gently pushed. Use a skewer inserted into the centre of the sponge to make sure it comes out clean.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool in the tins, before turning out and using as so desired.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • When choosing your baking tins, always use Sandwich tins as opposed to loose-bottomed tins, as the mixture is going to be very liquid and this will prevent any leakage.