Sponge cake with chocolate glaze
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. Sponge cake is fairly simple baking. The main thing is to whip the egg whites correctly so the sponge layers turn out light and airy. Making the chocolate glaze will take literally just a few minutes. This sponge cake is ideal for afternoon tea with close family or with guests. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a sponge cake with chocolate glaze.
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Step 2
Separate the whites from the yolks of the eggs. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form.
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Step 3
Then gradually add 180 grams of sugar, beating continuously.
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Step 4
Add the yolks.
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Step 5
Mix the egg yolks with the egg whites and sugar.
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Step 6
Add baking powder to the dough and gradually add the sifted flour.
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Step 7
Gently mix the sponge cake batter with a spatula.
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Step 8
Place the dough in a baking tin. I use my multicooker pot. But you can bake the sponge cake in an ordinary oven.
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Step 9
In a multicooker, bake the sponge cake on the “Bake” setting for one hour. In the oven, bake at 160–165 °C for 40–45 minutes. Check doneness with a dry skewer.
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Step 10
Prepare the chocolate glaze. Add the sugar, cocoa powder, and butter to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Pour in the milk.
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Step 11
Stirring constantly over low heat, thicken the glaze. This will take a few minutes. Then cool the glaze to room temperature.
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Step 12
Cover the sponge cake with the prepared chocolate glaze.
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Step 13
Garnish to taste. I sprinkled grated white chocolate on top.