Best Chocolate Sponge Cake Ever
Best Chocolate Sponge Cake Ever
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Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and cold water, and mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until everything is combined and there are no lumps. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and beat until combined. Add the vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons of the heavy cream and beat until combined. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving contains approximately 280 calories, 14g fat, 40g carbohydrates, and 2g protein.
Conclusion
This Best Chocolate Sponge Cake Ever is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It's easy to make and the combination of chocolate and sponge is a classic. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting is creamy and delicious. Try this recipe for your next gathering and watch it disappear!
