Basic chocolate sponge biscuit

This sponge biscuit will be a great base for any chocolate cakes, shortcakes and cake pops.
mykindofhobby
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mykindofhobby

Basic chocolate sponge biscuit

Ingredients

Sponge biscuit
egg
2pc
sugar
300g
10.50oz
1.20cup
20tbsp
vegetable oil
100g
3.38fl oz
milk
200g
6.76fl oz
flour
300g
10.50oz
1.20cup
20tbsp
baking powder
10g
0.35oz
0.67tbsp
cocoa powder
75g
2.63oz
0.30cup
5tbsp
baking soda
1tsp
boiling water
100g
3.38fl oz

Method

The calculation is for a 20-22cm (7.87-8.66 inch) mold.

  1. Beat the eggs at room temperature with sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add the vegetable oil and warm milk, and combine.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder), and sift into the whipped base.
  4. Combine, add boiling water, and whip once again at low speed.
  5. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
  6. Line the bottom of the baking dish with baking paper, and lay out the dough.
  7. Bake at 356F (180C) for about 45 minutes. Be guided by your oven, until a dry skewer.
  8. Cool, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for several hours.