I've been searching for this light, airy CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE recipe for years

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This better than bakery chocolate sponge cake recipe is light, airy, moist and just straight up DELICIOUS! Paired with my homemade raspberry jam filling, and chocolate whipped cream, you are going to simply fall in love with this cake! This recipe is based on my original light and airy sponge cake 🙂
INGREDIENTS:
Sponge Cake
- 2 tbsp (15 g) flour - regular, all purpose (see note 1 on blog post)
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cornstarch
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp (16 g) cocoa powder - unsweetened
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs - whites and yolks separated, room temperature
- ⅛ tsp white vinegar
- ⅔ cup (132 g) white granulated sugar - separated in half (1/3 for the egg whites & 1/3 for the egg yolk mixture)
- 1½ tbsp warm water - not boiling
- 2 tsp vanilla essence/extract
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola
Bake at 160 °C (320°F) with the fan on for 20 minutes. If you don't have a fan oven, bake at 175 °C (347°F).
Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup (50 g) white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) boiling water
Whipping Cream
- 2 cups (375 g) cold whipping cream
- 3 tbsp (28 g) icing sugar - also known as confectioners sugar/powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp (22 g) cocoa powder - unsweetened
- ½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
- 1 punnet fresh strawberries for decorating
Raspberry Jam
- 1 batch of my raspberry jam filling recipe: cakesbymk.com/recipe/raspberr...
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[@CakesbyMK]

I absolutely LOVE this chocolate sponge cake recipe, it's so so light and airy and I hope you all love it just as much :D get the full written recipe here: cakesbymk.com/recipe/light-airy-chocolate-sponge-cake/

[@adamwinters448]

Will u ever stop amazing us ?

[@adamwinters448]

Just saw the notification and i know it's gonna be superb

[@Tayyaba19]

Dear, can you share a whipping cream you are using?

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

and I hope your school is online

[@sulettematthee]

Thank you so much for everything you do! Can you please tell me if we can use palm oil in baking cakes?

[@adamwinters448]

I honestly hope you open a school for cakes . I honestly have over 3k recipes that i always try to finish . I never make a cake that you posted and not get amazing results. Best teacher and the love for your work shows in every aspect

[@siri9038]

Yes not working

[@enlighteneduk]

I agree, great teacher and absolutely fabulous recipes that work so well.

[@CakesbyMK]

Awww you have no idea how happy this makes me!! You guys are the best 💛💛

[@buumbamiyanda7331]

Absolutely ❤

[@amarachimarycynthia-oe9wd]

​@@CakesbyMKyou are absolutely the best, you are Amazingly good and I really appreciate your effort... Please I have one question we use wheat cake flour here can I add the conflour.. you said all purpose flour we don't have here

[@Floorborade]

I love how you look so proud of your baking creations in your thumbnail it makes me happy when I see you pop up on my recommended

[@misakesan3498]

I never knew egg yolk can reach such consistency 😮.. amazing 💙💙💙

[@paintbynumbermonalisa4187]

I tried it today, it's now cooling in the fridge, it's the best sponge cake I've ever tried! Been looking for a recipe with this airy kind of cake...Thank you!

[@kasseyamaya4670]

Does it get dry on the next day after being in the fridge?

[@noramartinez756]

Como lo probaste si todavía se está enfriando??😂😅

[@kasseyamaya4670]

😂😂😂😂☠@@noramartinez756

[@markusmeyer6391]

I have always looked for a recipe where it's low on sugar and fat and this is simply perfect. Thank you so much ! I'll try it tomorrow

[@HanLe-lk9dj]

This cake is the ultimate soft and fluffy sponge cake! I amso happy with how it turns out💜

[@staceyhelley3806]

Just finished making these and wrapped them to assemble tomorrow. Thank you! They look really good, so light. Yum!

[@allovesscrapping]

I made your plain/vanilla sponge last weekend, and it is fantastic! I didn't simple syrup and it was still so beautiful 5 days later. Thank you for sharing these beautiful recipes for sponges :)

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! So so happy to hear that :D

[@kasseyamaya4670]

Did it get dry after days on the fridge???

[@wendyhamilton4444]

You are a great teacher, so sweet and very thorough❤

[@tanut1981]

I have tried this recepie today and it’s the best sponge cake I ever made. I’m so happy that it didn’t get deflated as usual and it’s so fluffy and not dense as usual. Thanks for the recepie. The only ingredient I skipped is the lemon juice in the jam as I don’t like anything sour. Most of them say that the sour balances the sugar but for me it’s just the opposite. Even without the lemon juice, the jam was too sour . But the sponge was amazing. I have finally found the forever recepie.

[@repentforthekingdomofheave3153]

I baked this today and followed ur recipe step by step...wow the best sponge cake I've ever made.....thank you so much❤

[@KaydianRedz]

Thanks for sharing MK, this cake looks sooooo soft. Definitely will be trying it

[@adamwinters448]

I can see it so fluffy and beautiful

[@tasmimanika7203]

This is the best recipe ever!!! My sponge cake is so soft .!!! I love you girl.... thanks a ton!!

[@julieclaing2952]

This looks amazing. I will make it this week for my birthday and have my 6 years old niece and nephew decorate it ( and obviously taste every steps at the same time😂) .Thank you so much for sharing you are a wonderfull teacher.

[@fatimahkarriem6453]

Yay! Can't wait to try this out! Thank you for the recipe❤

[@CakesbyMK]

Awesome!! Hope you enjoy the recipe Fatimah :D

[@adamwinters448]

Thankyou mk . Honestly the best out there

[@mytab1tab161]

You are the best ❤ I've been trying cakes for so many years but only your recipes worked for me. Your cakes are amazing ❤I absolutely love these recipes 😊Thank you so much for sharing such a nice recipe 😊

[@ParadiseAtHomeGardening]

Tried this sponge recipe today n I m in love with it. İt has become my favourite sponge recipe now...thanks a ton for sharing❤❤❤

[@mashukokakunta4208]

Wow 🤗❤️ definitely trying this out I always use your recipes for my cake they are awesome 😎 ❤️🤗Thank you

[@adamwinters448]

That batter looks delicious

[@meganee02]

Can't wait to try this recipe.. thank you for sharing 😘😘

[@therecruitassassin]

I didn't complete the whole video and gave a thumbs up already because I know that it'll be good ..! I was waiting for a chocolate sponge. Thank you..!

[@ronellepienaar9197]

WOW MK just in time for Mother's Day thanks for sharing ❤Ronelle from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@cookingwithmimmo]

Your recipe tastes divine

[@jaynhawk2724]

This was not the genoise recipe I was looking for but absolutely excellent presentation and commentary. Great video.

[@user-wi9nc8qj6p]

Looks amazing... I try making this over the weekend ❤

[@neurodivergentpixi6736]

Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in Jannah 😋 🍫 🍓❤❤. It never ceases to amaze me how delicious your cakes look Sister Maryam.

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha you are so right about that combo!! And aww thanks so so much sis! :D

[@cilliasele109]

Always a beautiful Recipe

[@user-sr2ib8fm3u]

It turned out really good and exactly how yours looked like thanks so much❤love from Kenya🇰🇪❤

[@nevinshajidaniel4958]

sponge cake is my favorite ❤

[@archanaveena4786]

Wow❤❤❤ I have been searching for this chocolate sponge.

[@hennaabid973]

I made this sponge it was sooooo good n easy thankyou for sharing

[@CakesbyMK]

Yay! So so happy to hear that Henna! :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content out :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe!

[@phoenixgrove]

Delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe.

[@sandiemann3860]

This looks amazing. I will try this soon.

[@tuaehna6627]

You're one of the top best chefs of cakes on KZbin! Belev me ! I'm not lying and now I blindly trust your recipes, I don't need to try them at home first before serving my guests. I have a question What butter is better to use for cakes ? Can i use vegetable butter??? (it's more budget friendly) 🙈☺

[@nadiajoseph4678]

Wow looks moist and delicious

[@simoneferreira5431]

maravilhoso esse bolo ,já vou fazer o meu,obrigada pela receita

[@afiak6251]

This recipe was lovely ....just wanted to know if you can freeze them or refrigerate them.?

[@geenugeorge6617]

Just fabulous 👌

[@marykapindula9214]

Your recipes are everything 😋

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you!! :D

[@margrietbarsati1939]

Looks amazing

[@ritanissan3408]

By any chance do you have a tutorial for making hazelnut cake!!! I love your work🙏🏼

[@deshannsears5392]

Looks delicious 😋

[@juliamensah4315]

Looks yummy. Will definitely try it

[@cherylsutherland9464]

Amazing MK 🧁 I definitely will be making the chocolate sponge for my Great Granddaughters birthday, 💜 You are beautiful 💕 ❤ from Australia 🇭🇲

[@tigerlilly393]

This looks so delicious. I love all of your methods of baking. Your instructions are just so simple to follow. Do you think you could share with us how to do the classic Black Forest cake.? This is my husbands favourite. Many thanks.💕

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so so much! :D Black forest cake is totally on my to-do list :D

[@tigerlilly393]

@@CakesbyMK I hope that it’s soon as my hubby’s birthday is coming up in mid July. No pressure…L😂L!

[@Hhottcoco]

It's a request please make Mango Cake Too! Loved Your recipes too much ❤️

[@priyankamishra7663]

Guys, honestly if someone is looking for good chocolate sponge recipe... this is the one.. I made this recipe turned out great.. it's a keeper.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed it Priyanka! :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog if you haven't already :) it helps my content out heaps :D thanks so much again for trying it out!

[@thulimalekane1978]

Love love love your channel 😍😍😍

[@memorytiwaimusanhi5792]

I tried your vanilla cake... mmmmmm yummy yummy i added strawberry yoghurt and damn!!!! I love your recipes

[@CakesbyMK]

Omg yummm that combo sounds so good! So happy to hear you're enjoying the recipes :D

[@minutamang9308]

I made this cake today,it comes out amazing thk MK, i just subscribed and share with my friens.

[@CakesbyMK]

So so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and thanks so much for subscribing! :D

[@maimunamaimuna5811]

Amazing cake

[@nipunipeiris6672]

Looks perfect ❤️ can you tell me the pan size for this cake ..😊

[@terezka5340]

I am so going to try your cakes:)

[@batoolsaify1674]

It’s simply delish😋😋😍😍

[@terib4975]

Looks amazing! Can you make sponge cake cupcakes?

[@maimunamaimuna5811]

Made the cake and it was amazing Thank you very much

[@CakesbyMK]

Yay! So happy you enjoyed it Maimuna :) If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog if you haven't already :) it helps my content out heaps :D thanks so much again for trying it out!

[@poweroftruth7759]

Thanks for sharing

[@sasezsas3574]

oh boy! Oh Boy! I can't wait to try this! Great Job and thank you for sharing! I need chocolate really bad like all of the time lately. BooHoo, I am just a big baby! But chocolate is the only thing in the whole wide world that brings happy all of the time. Chocolate never fails at bringing on the happy and joy! Thank you so much!

[@reginarasheed5862]

Masha Allah amazingly soft and delicious. Had it for dessert the other day. 😊.

[@CakesbyMK]

Love you Amma

[@norausman.5628]

Wow MK, you do not have an idea how long I have waited for this recipe, I actually don't like those fudgy chocolate cake recipe,thanks alot.

[@letswaitandseecohen4828]

Good afternoon going through my phone and came across your web, amazing recipe thanks for sharing, texting from Jamaica🇯🇲

[@fardosa9749]

Ma shaa Allah... jazaka Allah siz

[@5dinsdale]

I want to make this when I can get fresh raspberries and strawberries!!

[@raisarasul6105]

Hi this look delicious, will the cake still rise if I store half of the batter in fridge for an hour? I have one cake tin, so wondering whether I should buy another tin or I can make each layer separately!

[@evangeliap.r.6777]

Hello! Could you please tell me if I can use this recipe for a big sheet cake? For example 35x40cm?

[@dcordero1984]

Would this same recipe work for cupcakes?... or do you need to make adjustments. If so what? Thank you❤ looks delicious

[@angienatoyn]

Hi MK. Would love for you to do a mocha cake. My sister in law has been craving one for the longest time and I'd like to make one for her. ^_^

[@CakesbyMK]

Oooohh mocha cake sounds delicious! I'll have to put that on my to-do list :)

[@deannaseder-massengale8484]

I can't wait to try this! Do you think an orange curd would be good instead of the raspberries/strawberries? I love the blend of chocolate and orange. (My daughter bought me some of those chocolate oranges by Terry many Christmases ago and I've been hooked ever since!)

[@CakesbyMK]

Oooohh orange curd sounds delicious! Haven't tried that combo myself but honestly anything that goes well with chocolate will work :D

[@pragyagour8372]

Plz make eggfree choclate cake tried your hot milk vanilla cake it was outstanding 👌

[@hasbinisha8838]

I have one doubt sis..Can I use whipping cream? for red velvet cake sis.. ur recipes is really wonderful 💖 and really so easy to make 😍and .am watching from India 🇮🇳 ☺

[@Aoseicore]

Is it ok if I only use 1/2 a cup of sugar? And bake it in an 8x2 pan?

[@shaminirajan2090]

I can’t wait to try this recipe… looks soo delicious. Dear Mk , pls make a video on Eggless Chocolate cake 🙏

[@adamwinters448]

I actually did what you said about the syrup. I did Nescafé.😎

[@CakesbyMK]

Yummmm!! That would have added great flavour :D

[@tahaniaisa1737]

Hi Mk, how much do I need to add if I want to have 3 layer cake?

[@marufgazi9025]

00:54 ... 31/03 sun ... JUST MADE ITT !! ❤❤😍

[@LynesePerez]

Can i freeze these for storage and will they still be spongy ?

[@sintaramel8784]

I only have an oven for 1 baking tin, can the other half of the batter be left on first?

[@anchalsatpathy9687]

Please mk suggest alternative for whipping cream its very difficult to find here .. only non dairy whip topping is available… what can i use instead?

[@nzannat6209]

Can u show us whipped cream frosting.. I always get in trouble with this

[@littleriles]

Could I use a buttercream icing instead? #TotalAmateur

[@vidyawijesinghe6860]

Hi from where do you buy your cake tins

[@sammansfield21]

Ooooo so doing this 1 😊❤

[@user-xj5wj8vh1m]

MK, why do you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar.

[@tasmimanika7203]

What can I use as a substitute for cornstarch?

[@seemakhurram9465]

Can we substitute cocoa powder with melted chocolate?

[@Nimra.Tayyab]

can we use store-bought rasberry jam in our cakes? do we need to add something in ready made jams or it can be used directly?

[@CakesbyMK]

Yes you totally can! No need to add anything :) although I prefer the homemade version because it's less sweet, so if you want a more tart flavour you could add some lemon juice to the store bought one :)

[@Nimra.Tayyab]

Thank u so much for ur reply! i love watching ur videos. i tried ur chocolate fudge cake and vanilla cake, turned out amazingggg 💕💕💕

[@teatimewithmamarain9715]

Making this

[@nermaalshanti8658]

Can i use powdered sugar in this recipe?

[@ericarey64]

Kia Ora .. soo good to hear my accent woooohoooo,

[@CakesbyMK]

Kia Ora!! :D Love meeting other Kiwis on here :D

[@zainabz6381]

my egg whites were not stiffening and im not sure why but i beat them for a good half an hour. they are cooking in the oven now. pray they turn out well inshaallah

[@fatima7362]

I've heard somewhere that u shouldn't directly mix coco powder into whipping cream... it doesn't mix well and feels grainy.... is it true?

[@zararana494]

Can this sponge be used for tall cakes or is it not stable enough? X

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! They are quite delicate so you would need to use a very light frosting like whipped cream, and any more than 3 stacked layers would require extra support :)

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

Strawberries and chocolate what could be better!!

[@CakesbyMK]

Hehe I know right!!

[@simoneparsram7662]

Pls for other recipes in eggless cake

[@alimohseni7057]

Hi, I have a question about vanilla extract. Do they contain alcohol? And what can be used instead if i contain alcohol?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! :) Yes vanilla extract does contain a small amount of natural alcohol. For an alcohol free version, I would recommend an essence or artificial vanilla flavouring :) hope that helps!

[@archanaveena4786]

Can we use the same sponge with chocolate ganache as the filling?

[@CakesbyMK]

Yes that should be fine! :) Although a whipped chocolate ganache may be a little better as it's not as heavy and won't weigh down the cake layers as much :)

[@hanaaahmad6043]

Please please can you give me the ingredients for a 5 inch by 10 cm high cake?😊