This Decadent Chocolate Sponge Cake is a delightful treat for the weekend, featuring a rich, moist chocolate sponge layered with sweet berry jam and a luxurious mascarpone cream frosting. The cake is baked in a 20cm springform pan, ensuring a perfect shape, and is then cut into two layers to be filled with the delicious combination of jam and cream. The final touch is a dusting of cocoa powder, adding to its elegant appearance and rich chocolate flavor.
Why You’ll Love This: The cake offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with the airy, chocolate sponge complementing the sweetness of the berry jam and the richness of the mascarpone cream. It’s a sophisticated dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make and is sure to impress.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a special weekend treat, family gatherings, or as a show-stopping dessert for dinner parties. It’s also a great choice for celebrating special occasions or for anyone who loves a classic combination of chocolate and berries.
Decoration Tips: After assembling the cake, dust the top with cocoa powder for a sophisticated finish. You can also garnish with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of berry sauce for added visual appeal and flavor.
Sponge Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 150g of fine sugar
- 4 tablespoons of oil
- 100g of wheat flour
- 30g of dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
Cream Filling:
- 400ml of 30% cream
- 250g of mascarpone
- 14g of cream stabilizer
- 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- Berry jam for spreading
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a 20cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat the whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding sugar. Mix the yolks and gently fold into the whites.
- Sift in flour, cocoa, and baking powder, and fold gently. Pour into the pan and bake for about 40 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer.
- Cool the sponge and slice into two layers.
- Whip the cream, mascarpone, stabilizer, and powdered sugar until stiff.
- Spread jam on the first layer, top with most of the cream, add the second layer, spread jam, and finish with the remaining cream.
- Dust with cocoa powder.
Enjoy this Decadent Chocolate Sponge Cake, a perfect blend of chocolate, berries, and creamy mascarpone for a truly indulgent experience.
Enjoy!
