Genoese chocolate sponge cake
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. This is a perfect dessert for any occasion. To be more precise, this baked good serves as a base for numerous more elaborate desserts. I often prepare this sponge cake for my husband's birthday. Men love sweets, that's no secret. So, it's worth keeping this airy sponge cake recipe in mind. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and grease it with oil. Heat sugar and eggs in a bowl over a water bath until they reach 35 degrees. Beat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and continue beating until a white, snow-like foam forms.
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Step 2
In another container, mix the cocoa with the sifted flour. Gradually add the dry mixture to the egg-sugar mixture. Do this carefully and gradually to prevent the liquid mixture from settling.
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Step 3
Pour the batter into a baking pan. Place in the oven for 35 minutes. Do not disturb the biscuit while baking. The oven door can be opened only after turning off the oven.
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Step 4
Let the sponge cake rest in the oven for another 7 minutes. Then remove it from the mold and let it cool. This sponge cake can be easily sliced after 5-7 hours.