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Chocolate Sponge Cake Loaf Recipe

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Sponge Cake Loaf Recipe You’ll Love

This Chocolate Sponge Cake Loaf recipe brings rich flavors and a delightful texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free mix.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Substitute with melted dark chocolate for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar or sugar-free sweetener.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Use melted butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Dairy-free alternatives are almond or oat milk.
  • 3 large Eggs Should be room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Warm Water Optional, helps adjust batter consistency.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For serving.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate For drizzling.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, warm milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; check for doneness around 40 minutes.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, slice and serve plain or with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light and airy. For extra moisture, consider brushing the warm loaf with sweetened milk after baking.

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