Chocolate Sponge Cake

Submitted by Derf2440

"Simple, easy and delicious! from Canadian Diabetes Association"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa

directions

1. Line an 8 inch square or round cake pan with waxed paper.
2. Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a mixing bowl, beat with electric mixer until foamy.
3. Beat in sugar gradually, continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
5. Combine flour and cocoa and fold lightly into egg mixture.
6. Spread batter in prepared pan.
7. Bake in 325 degree oven 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
8. Loosen sides with a sharp knife.
9. Turn out immediately onto a paper towel lined cake rack to cool.

Reviews

[deedaas]

This is a nice and light cake. I used it to make a low cal, low carb and low fat Tirimisu. Only you need to line just the bottom of the pan with waxed paper. I had some hanging over the side and the oven smoked up like crazy. I should have known better. All-in-all, I found this recipe easy and lightly tasting as I wanted.

 

[jbronwynne]

I have made this cake several times and it is always great. I make mine with gluten free flour and it still comes out tasty. Last time, I added a bit of coffee powder in with the cocoa and it was wonderful.

 

[Chocolatestone]

I haven't made this recipe yet but I do have a recipe which is exactly the same excpet it doesn't use cream of tartar and it uses all 4 yolks. The cake is delicious. If you don't like wasting then go ahead and use all 4 yolks

 

[DianaEatingRichly]

Don't expect a sweet traditional cake with this recipe. But if you're looking for a lightly sweet chocolate cake, this is a good one. Especially for people with blood sugar issues. I whipped up some cream with cocoa powder and a little sugar to top the cake with. I'm not a baker, but this was quite simple for me and turned out great.

 

[kulitz]

thissssss is so good! yummm-ooooo! i've tried to modify two recipes and wowww it wassss a big two thumbs up. it's my frist time to make a sponge cake... and yes it turned out a chocolate mocha sponge cake and i just want everyone to know that this site is good for novice and expert chefs. great job!