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Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs, Indian Style
Tarla Dalal
04 March, 2025
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chocolate sponge cake with eggs recipe | Indian style chocolate sponge cake | basic chocolate cake | with amazing 27 images.
Who can resist the temptation of sinking their teeth into a soft, rich and gooey chocolate sponge cake? An all-time favourite, the chocolate sponge cake fits perfectly into any occasion, and is a must-add to everybody’s cooking folders. A perfect cake presentation relies on a perfect sponge, and here is how you can achieve such an ideal rich chocolate sponge cake with eggs.
This chocolate sponge cake recipe is super moist and delicious. We have used eggs which make the cake super spongy and soft.
This Indian style chocolate sponge cake recipe is made with the most basic baking ingredients that are easily available in every well maintained Indian household pantry and this recipe uses minimum of ingredients. The recipe is so easy that even a amateur would not go wrong with it as it is hassle free.
To make chocolate sponge cake with eggs, sieve the plain flour, baking powder and cocoa powder in a deep bowl and keep aside. Sieving is important as it makes the sponge light and airy. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl, mix well using a spatula till smooth. Keep aside. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix gently with help of a spatula. Finally, add the plain flour-cocoa powder mixture, vanilla essence and milk and fold gently using a spatula.
Grease and dust a175 mm. (7") diameter cake tin and transfer the batter into it. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 30 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly. Demould and use as required. Make sure to use good quality dark cocoa powder to get maximum flavors in your chocolate sponge cake. Also, see to that all the ingredients to be at room temperature ingredients so they emulsify better.
Make this perfect dessert recipe, chocolate sponge cake with eggs recipe for your kiddos birthday or planning for a high tea party at home.
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Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs, Indian Style recipe - How to make Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs, Indian Style
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Baking Time
35 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
1 cake
Ingredients
For Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs
½ cup soft butter
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup plain flour (maida)
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ cup milk
Method
For chocolate sponge cake using eggs
- To make chocolate sponge cake with eggs recipe , grease and line the 7 inch diameter aluminium cake tin using parchment paper. Keep aside.
- Sieve the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and keep aside.
- In a deep bowl, add soft butter and whisk well for 2 minutes using an electric beater until it's pale and light in colour.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, again beat it on a medium speed using an electric beater until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and beat well till the mixture turns light and frothy.
- Gradually add plain flour mixture and milk and whisk gently using a spatula.
- Pour the cake mixture into the lined tin and Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
- Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to check its doneness.
- Keep aside to cool slightly. Demould and use as required.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making chocolate sponge cake recipe.
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Grease and line the 7-inch diameter aluminium cake tin using parchment paper. Keep aside.
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In a deep bowl, sieve 1 cup plain flour (maida). Plain flour is an essential ingredient in chocolate sponge cake, contributing to its structure, texture, moisture, and overall flavor.
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Add ¼ cup cocoa powder. Cocoa powder imparts the rich, distinctive chocolate flavor that defines the cake.
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Add 1 tsp baking powder. Baking powder plays a crucial role in creating a light and airy texture in chocolate sponge cake. It acts as a leavening agent, causing the batter to rise during baking.
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Add ½ tsp baking soda. Baking soda plays a crucial role in leavening the cake, making it light and fluffy.
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Sieve well and keep aside.
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In another deep bowl, add ½ cup soft butter. Butter contributes a rich, buttery flavor, adds moisture to the cake, preventing it from drying out and ensuring a soft crumb.
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Whisk well for 2 minutes using an electric beater until its pale and light in colour.
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Add 2 eggs. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature. This helps them incorporate air more easily during whisking, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake.
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Add 1 tsp vanilla extract. By adding a small amount of vanilla extract to your chocolate sponge cake recipe, you can significantly improve the overall flavor and aroma of your cake.
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Again, beat it on a medium speed using an electric beater until light and fluffy.
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Add 1 cup powdered sugar. Powdered sugar absorbs moisture more readily than granulated sugar. This helps to keep the cake moist and prevents it from drying out.
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Beat well till the mixture turns light and frothy.
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Gradually add plain flour mixture.
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Add ¼ cup milk. Milk adds moisture to the cake batter, resulting in a tender and moist crumb. It helps prevent the cake from drying out during baking.
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Whisk gently using a spatula.
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Pour the cake mixture into the lined tin.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
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Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to check its doneness.
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Keep aside to cool slightly.
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Demould and use as required.
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Serve chocolate sponge cake with eggs as it is or ice it using whipped cream.
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Ensure your eggs are at room temperature. This helps them incorporate more air during whisking, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake.
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Use a good quality, unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
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When combining the dry ingredients with the egg mixture, use a gentle folding technique. This prevents the air bubbles from deflating and maintains the cake's lightness.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting or slicing. This helps prevent the cake from crumbling and ensures even frosting.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 418 cal |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 22.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 55.7 mg |
| Sodium | 288.4 mg |
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Smrati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam plz tell me 1 cup means how much grams .I m not getting cup measurements
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Smrati 1 cup is approx.. 200gms..
mukta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi ma''am can we use milkmaid instead of powdered sugar..if yes then how much should be the quantity of milkmaid..thnx_x0001F60A_
Minhaj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam Excellent cake n recipe... I tried it came out very well but I felt less sugar ... can i add little more sugar??...
Yashasvi kadam
March 13, 2025, midnight
hi ma''am, what should I do if power goes out while I''m baking cake? should I restart with preheating the oven?
Preetha H
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe with whole wheat flour, came out really well, my hubby n my son enjoyed it a lot, thank you for the great recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Preetha, Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Foodie #666540
March 13, 2025, midnight
hi, can i prepare this cake in a microwave.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes. Please follow this recipe. https://www.tarladalal.com/Microwave-Chocolate-Sponge-Cake-4944r
Foodie #665046
March 13, 2025, midnight
My cake doesnt cook from the center and sinks as well in the middle. Please advice. I tried it twice and same thing happens.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Cake making is an art and the size of the tin is very imp, if you use a smaller one than the mentioned size it will create the problem you faced and also make sure the oven is pre-heated and baked at a correct temp and also bake in the middle rack.
kanika
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can you tell me how many servings will 1 cake serve
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Kanika, It will make 6 wedges.
Dr monika
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam Can we use ghee or refined oil.instead of butter And yellow amul butter we have to use or white butter
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dr Monika, We have used Amul butter and if you want a recipe with oil, below is the recipe... http://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Chocolate-Cake-Using-Oil-(-Cakes-and-Pastries-)-33306r
SuganKarthic
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tried with whole wheat flour. This recipe worked like a charm . healthy and tasty cake.
Smrati
March 13, 2025, midnight
jyoti
March 13, 2025, midnight
comes out really good
SuganKarthic
March 13, 2025, midnight
Recipe sounds simple yet delicious.. Can we use whole wheat flour instead of plain flour
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, We have not tried this recipe with whole wheat flour..
Urvi parekh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Is it ok to not add the vanilla essence?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Urvi, You can avoid the vanilla essence.. But if added you will get a nice aroma..
Dr Renu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Lovely cake by this recipe.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Dr Renu , we are delighted you loved the Chocolate Sponge Cake recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
Foodie #638917
March 13, 2025, midnight
Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very tasty and easy
Ramesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we replace baking powder by baking soda, if yes please let me know the quantity to be put. Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ramesh, Baking powder is used for the fluffiness so please do not replace it. Baking soda is used for softness but here we have used eggs for softness
Priyanka Singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Mam, I want to try this recipe but I don''t understand how much 1 cup measurement will be in grams. Could you please inform me so that I can use exact measurements.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, 1 cup flour is approx 120gms.. and the sugar as well . butter 1 cup is approx 200gms.
Not bad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback.
How much time should I preheat the oven madam
March 13, 2025, midnight
How much time should I preheat the oven madam. Thanks Mary.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
5 minutes at 200C.
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