Very Easy Chocolate Sponge

This super easy chocolate sponge recipe is perfect when you fancy a delicious homemade treat without the fuss! Soft, fluffy and full of chocolatey goodness, it’s a simple bake the whole family will love.
Makes: 12 Servings
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment:

  • Stand/hand Mixer
  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Square cake tin

Ingredients:  

  • 175 G Self-Raising Flour
  • 175 G Caster Sugar
  • 175 g softened butter
  • 3 med eggs
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 100-200 g chocolate chips optional

easy chocolate topping

  • 150 g milk chocolate
  • 75 ml milk
  • 15 g butter

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan)
  • Grease and line a 9×9 baking tin
  • Put all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) into one large bowl
  • Mix with an electric whisk or stand mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy
  • Stir in the chocolate chips
  • Pour into your baking tin and spread evenly
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean
  • Leave to cool before adding your chocolate topping

Easy Chocolate Topping

  • Gently heat the cream, remove from the heat, then stir in the chocolate and butter until melted and glossy
  • Pour over the cooled sponge and cut into squares.

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