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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Anjana Bantawa
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
one_.wayjay
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate sponge cake recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The cake is incredibly moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Luyanda Khumalo
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and delicious, and the chocolate flavor was perfect.
Ilyas waghrah
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
ShayLynn Lovell
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Dave Solomon
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
doctor strange
[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. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kaibanda Sadara
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich, decadent, and moist. The perfect treat for any occasion.
Maria Rafique
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It's moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I'm definitely going to make this again.
muhammad adamu
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. My family and friends love it, and it's always a hit at parties. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Seth Peters
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sorwar Hossain
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved it and I even got a few requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Samir Giri
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is incredibly soft and moist, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Amanda Yolanda
[email protected]This chocolate sponge cake recipe is a keeper! It turned out so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making this again.