Cocoa Sponge Cake

Cocoa Sponge Cake - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Cocoa Sponge Cake - Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 150 g sugar
  • 150 g all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter:
    • In a bowl, add the egg whites and beat them with a mixer until fluffy.
    • Add the yolks to the whites and continue beating. Then, add the sugar and beat for another 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
    • Incorporate the vanilla, salt, baking powder, sifted flour, and cocoa powder. Carefully fold the mixture with a silicone spatula to keep it airy.
  2. Prepare the Pan:
    • Grease a cake pan with butter and dust it with flour.
  3. Bake the Cake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 170-180°C (340-350°F) for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven.

Syrup

Ingredients

  • 350 ml water
  • 350 g sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and the cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Allow the syrup to cool slightly, then pour it gradually over the cooled cake.

A Sweet Delight

This cocoa sponge cake is light, fluffy, and perfectly infused with a fragrant syrup. Ideal for any occasion, it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Give it your personal touch by adding whipped cream or fresh fruit for a finishing flourish. Enjoy!

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Cocoa Sponge Cake - Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Cocoa Sponge Cake – Photo By Thanasis Bounas




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