Chocolate Sponge Cake Loaf Recipe
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 your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined. In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, and warm water until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap lightly 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.
