Chocolate sponge cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. This simple cake is great for afternoon snack or even for celebrating family occasions. Want to treat a large number of guests? Then increase the quantity of ingredients. Serve the cake after it has cooled completely. You can decorate it not only with icing but also with fresh berries and nuts. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place 125 g of butter into the mixer bowl and add 250 g of sugar, beat for about 4-5 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Add chicken eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla.
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Step 3
3. In another bowl, dissolve cocoa (40 grams) in hot water, then add 125 milliliters of warm milk.
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Step 4
4. Sift the flour into a separate bowl, add baking soda and salt, and mix.
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Step 5
5. Add several spoonfuls of the cocoa mixture to the oil mixture, alternating with flour, and mix well.
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Step 6
6. Line the baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter into it.
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Step 7
7. Place the cake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees and bake for 40-45 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Remove the ready-made biscuit from the oven, leave it in the mold for 5 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Then remove from the pan and let the cake cool completely. Trim off the formed top.
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Step 10
10. Place 75 grams of soft butter in a bowl and beat for several minutes, then add half of the remaining sugar and cocoa.
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Step 11
11. Add milk, vanilla, and the remaining sugar, mix with a spatula.
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Step 12
12. Decorate the sponge cake with icing and sprinkle with the previously cut-off top, crumbled. Enjoy!