Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake (Light & Moist)

Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake (Light & Moist)

6 servings
This is the best moist and light chocolate sponge cake recipe you will ever make. It's perfect for home bakers, whether experienced or complete beginners. It's an easy baking basics recipe that everyone can comfortably try!

Ingredients

  • all purpose flour

    or any low protein content flour e.g. cake flour

    185 g
  • cocoa powder

    unsweetened, dutch processed

    50 g
  • granulated sugar
    100 g
  • brown sugar
    100 g
  • vanilla extract
    ½ tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • vegetable oil
    70 g
  • eggs

    at room temperature

    2
  • milk

    at room temperature

    160 g
  • coffee

    freshly brewed strong coffee at room temperature

    120 g

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F (without the fan). Line three 15 cm (6-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Using an electric hand mixer, whip the wet ingredients—room temperature eggs, oil, sugar, coffee, milk, and vanilla extract—together for 1-2 minutes until well combined.

  3. 3

    Sift the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt—into the bowl and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. You can also use a hand whisk, but be careful not to overmix.

  4. 4

    Divide the batter evenly between the three cake pans using a digital scale for accuracy.

  5. 5

    Place the pans in the oven and bake at 180°C / 356°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Flip the cakes onto a cooling rack or allow them to cool in the pan.

  7. 7

    Once the chocolate sponge is at room temperature, fill and frost according to your liking.

Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake (Light & Moist)

Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake (Light & Moist)

5.0(26)45 min6 servings297 cal

Similar Recipes

Easy Chocolate Cake

Easy Chocolate Cake

An easy chocolate cake that is super moist and chocolatey paired with a creamy dreamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion.

40 minutes15 servings649 kcal
Easy & Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake

Easy & Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake

This incredible chocolate cake recipe is just as easy to make as a boxed cake mix. It's crazy moist and super delicious. The luscious chocolate frosting is silky-smooth and creamy.

50 minutes24 servings307 kcal
Moist Chocolate Cake

Moist Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is so moist, so fudgy, so chocolatey, so rich, and so so delicious! Inspired by the Matilda cake, this recipe has three layers of moist chocolate cake that are smothered in a glossy chocolate fudge frosting.

2.3 hours
Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

This is my favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe. With a super moist crumb and fudgy, yet light texture, this chocolate cake recipe will be your favorite too. Top with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips for 3x the chocolate flavor. You can also prepare this chocolate layer cake as a sheet cake. See recipe Note.

4 hours12 servings
Intense Chocolate Mousse Cake

Intense Chocolate Mousse Cake

There is very little that needs to be said about a chocolate mousse cake. This one lives up to its name. It is gloriously intense. But the whisked egg whites ensure that it has a balancing lightness. A slice of it, with a smattering of fresh raspberries and a dollop of cream, or better still, sour cream, is the perfect finale. It may also invite a certain inelegant gluttony at the end. I have noticed that even those who claim not to go in for desserts come back for more.

Chocolate Soufflé

Chocolate Soufflé

Use this thorough recipe to make fluffy, yet rich chocolate soufflés. For best success, I recommend reading all of the recipe notes and explanations, as well as reviewing the video tutorial and step-by-step photos above.

45 minutes6 servings
Easy Chocolate Brownies

Easy Chocolate Brownies

Recipe video above. These are my "go to" brownies, the one I have been making for years that's super easy and outrageously chocolatey. The best fudgey chocolatey brownies made without fuss, in one bowl in 10 minutes. These are not the cakey kind, they're soft fudgey kind. Super rich and moist!

35 minutes9 servings212 kcal
Best Chocolate Cake

Best Chocolate Cake

This Best Chocolate Cake recipe makes for the most flavorful, moist, and tender chocolate cake you've ever tasted! Everyone LOVES it and you don't even need a mixer to make the batter.

60 minutes12 servings

Ratings & Reviews

0.0/ 5
Exceptional

Based on 26 ratings

spatuladesserts.com
5.0(26 reviews)
View original recipe

Rating Breakdown

About this Recipe

Craving a chocolate cake that’s truly light, moist, and wonderfully decadent? This Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake recipe delivers on that promise, perfect for any home baker, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your baking journey.

The secret to its renowned light and moist texture lies in the careful balance of dry and wet ingredients, plus the specific use of both baking soda and baking powder for an incredible rise. Using Dutch processed cocoa and strong brewed coffee intensifies the rich chocolate flavor without adding bitterness, creating a truly exceptional cake that's easy to achieve.

Prepare for a dessert experience where every forkful is a revelation. This chocolate sponge cake boasts a remarkably tender and airy crumb that practically melts in your mouth, enveloped in a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor. It's perfectly balanced—rich without being overly heavy, and sweet without being cloying. Even though it tastes like it came from a professional bakery, it's designed to be a straightforward baking project, delivering impressive results for any skill level.

Customization & Serving

You can easily tailor this recipe to your pantry. The recipe specifies all-purpose flour, but cake flour works beautifully for an even finer crumb. While strong brewed coffee enhances the chocolate, feel free to use warm water or milk if you prefer to omit coffee. For a subtle flavor shift, experiment with a different extract alongside the vanilla. You can also vary the sugars, though the combination of granulated and brown sugar is key to its depth.

This Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake is a versatile dessert, perfect for celebrating special moments or simply elevating an everyday meal. Serve it dusted with a little cocoa powder, or pair it with your favorite frosting, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an indulgent treat.

Frequently Asked Questions