MY AMAZINGLY SOFT & MOIST CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE
I have another recipe for chocolate cake on Zaar but this one has just become by new favourite. Unless I'm baking a really special chocolate cake for an event, I tend not to make cakes that call for chocolate as it is never in the cupboard when I come to bake! This chocolate cake is the result of years of playing around with recipes & I personally think it is fab. You get the same incredibly moist & soft sponge texture you find in a store bought cake but all the great taste of a homemade cake. In fact, I think that this cake is so rich it doesn't even need to be iced / frosted - of course, if you want a really indudgant treat, then go ahead & whack some on! I find that this cake freezes well for a couple of months & keeps well in an airtight container for around a week. I stated 1/3 cup cocoa in the recipe but if the cake if for adult chocaholics then you can always add more - I find that kids sometime find too much cocoa a bit bitter.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 180c & grease a 10" round springform cake tin.
- Warm the margarine up in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, it needs to be extremely soft but not liquid.
- In a fairly large bowl, beat the sugar & the warmed margarine together. Unlike a regular sponge, you don't need to do this for more than a couple of minutes - creaming to get it fluffy is not required here!
- Next beat in the eggs, once they are fully incorporated add the baking powder & cocoa powder. Carefully mix them in then quickly beat the mix for a minute.
- Mix in the flour, being sure to get it well mixed & break up any lumps that may be lurking.
- Finally, mix in the water little by little.
- Pour the cake batter into the tin, level off & place in the centre of the oven to bake for 40 minutes.
- As soon as 40 minutes have passed, turn the oven off & leave the cake in there for 10-15 minutes before removing.
- Leave the cake in it's tin for 10 mins then pop out & leave to cool on the serving plate.
- Once the cake has cooled, give it a generous dusting of confectioners sugar.
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Mtj Talha
[email protected]I would give this cake 10 stars if I could. It's that good!
Shahd Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Infinitely 0
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chocolate sponge cake I've ever had.
Syed ali Hassan naqvi
[email protected]This cake is so good, I could eat it every day!
Kassandra Anaya
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Dean Powell
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. It's not too sweet, and the chocolate flavor is just right.
Fabian Rivero
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out amazing!
Michele Marquis
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
James Whittenburg
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Diamond Mcrae
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and the cake is so moist.
John Stover
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate sponge cake.
Wendy Alvarez
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.
jasper jefd
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he absolutely loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Umar Raza
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Namuddu Shakirah
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best! The cake is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.
Jamiah Hervey
[email protected]This chocolate sponge cake is incredibly soft and moist! It's the perfect cake for any occasion.