CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE

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Every bite of this cake has a mild chocolate flavor that will appeal to all palates. Enjoy it dusted with confectioners' sugar or topped with Rich 'n' Fluffy Chocolate Frosting on page 140.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and vanilla until combined. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar on low speed, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on high until mixture thickens and nearly doubles in volume. Combine the flour and cocoa. Fold a fourth of the flour mixture into the yolk mixture. Repeat with remaining flour mixture; set aside., In a large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the yolk mixture; fold in remaining whites., Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan; remove cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Baale Emmanuel
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This cake is a bit too chocolatey for my taste, but it's still good.


Emily Obimbo
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and fluffy, with a great chocolate flavor.


Ganga Yadav
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so rich and decadent.


Asikul Islam
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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.


Vanessa Bennie
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The cake was a bit dense, but the flavor was good.


David Eng
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I've tried many chocolate sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.


Megan Hamby
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


denis tekkwo
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Daniel Reigle
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Natan Tesfaye
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I followed the recipe exactly but the cake didn't rise properly. Not sure what went wrong.


Mangi Khan
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The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Dhahiri Salum
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Miracle Burdette
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This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. Everyone loved it!


Md Julesh
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake came out perfect! Thank you!


Liaqat Basharat
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This chocolate sponge cake recipe is a keeper! It turned out so moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. I'm definitely making this again.


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