Sponge Cake Recipe
This chocolate sponge cake recipe is a delicious treat that offers a classic recipe for those seeking a delectable dessert.
Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 200 g golden caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 200 g self-raising flour or plain flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 100 ml milk
- 100 g dark chocolate or milk chocolate , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 20cm round cake tins.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and golden caster sugar until light and fluffy.200 g golden caster sugar, 200 g unsalted butter
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.4 large eggs
- In a separate bowl, sift together the self-raising flour and cocoa powder.200 g self-raising flour or plain flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 50 g cocoa powder
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.100 ml milk
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake tins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of melted dark chocolate on one cake and sandwich the other cake on top.100 g dark chocolate or milk chocolate