Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe With A Perfect Texture
This Chocolate Sponge Cake is light, fluffy, and full of chocolatey goodness. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, it’s made with simple ingredients and doesn’t require fancy equipment.
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1: Prep The Oven And Pan
- 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.
Step 2: Mix The Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream The Butter And Sugar
- 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.
Step 4: Add Eggs One At A Time
- 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.
Step 5: Combine Wet And Dry Ingredients
- 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.
Step 6: Bake
- 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.
Step 7: Cool And Serve
- 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!