HOT MILK CHOCOLATE SPONGE
This is a really light cake and although it's of the chocolate kind, it's not sickly and doesn't feel heavy after you've eaten it. I found the recipe quite a few years ago in a magazine & it has always been a favourite with my son. When he was very young, if he heard 'bake a cake' in a conversation, he'd always say 'want...
Provided by Denise Gregory
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Makes a 7 inch cake. Pre-heat oven to 180C - 350F/ Gas mark: 4 Grease two 7 inch sandwich tins with melted margarine then line with grease proof paper and brush again with melted margarine.
- 2. Whisk the eggs and sugar together really we'll until very thick and pale. Sift together the flour and cocoa and carefully fold into the eggs. Sprinkle the mixture with the baking powder. Place the milk and margarine in a small pan and bring to the boil. Pour over the egg mixture.allow to froth up then fold into the mixture. Pour into the prepared sandwich tins. Bake in pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. When cooked, cool on a wire rack.
- 3. For the icing, beat the butter, icing sugar and blended cocoa together. Spread 3 tablespoons over one cake. Then either: 1) Spread the remaining icing over the other cake OR 2) Place the remaining icing in a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe a border around the iced cake. Use the remaining icing to spread over the other cake. Sandwich both cake together. Decorate with Chocolate Buttons, rubbing them between your fingers to make them shine. Enjoy
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Its Sarfin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
SAFA Tripl 3
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more milk next time.
Ma AWA Njie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's not too sweet, and the texture is amazing.
Zachary Rick
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
ihekaire juliet
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Randy Kwasi
[email protected]This cake is simply divine! The texture is light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
Piat
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had.
Tiyani Ndhlala
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of chocolate and milk. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Stanley Arowoyele
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Thocco Kaludzu
[email protected]This hot milk chocolate sponge cake is an absolute delight! The texture is incredibly light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love that it's not overly sweet, so the chocolate flavor really shines through.