Description
A rich and fluffy chocolate sponge cake loaf made with simple pantry ingredients. Moist, tender, and full of deep chocolate flavor—perfect for tea time, dessert, or celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons warm water (optional, for lighter texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, warm milk, vanilla, and warm water until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and gently tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve plain or with your favorite topping.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture light.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- For a lighter texture, include the optional warm water in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
