Bare Chocolate Sponge With Cocoa Dust
This minimalist chocolate sponge cake features a light-as-air texture and deep cocoa flavor without the heaviness of frosting. It is the perfect sophisticated dessert for those who appreciate the pure essence of dark chocolate and a delicate crumb.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar superfine works best
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted twice
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 cup boiling water to bloom the cocoa
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure extract preferred
- 0.25 tsp salt
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This cake is best served with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream or fresh raspberries to balance the deep cocoa notes. For a moister crumb, you can lightly brush the sponge with a simple sugar syrup before dusting with cocoa.