Mocha Sponge Cake Recipe
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"This is a wonderful light sponge cake, flavored with coffee and a hint of chocolate. This may also be made in an 8 cup decorative pan."
Original recipe yield: 12 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 40 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 35 Minutes
- Ready In:
- 1 Hour 15 Minutes
- Servings:
- 12
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Mocha Sponge Cake INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur
- 1 tablespoon chocolate liqueur
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup white sugar
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Mocha Sponge Cake DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans. Dissolve the espresso powder and cocoa powder in the hot water; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually sprinkle in 1/4 cup sugar while continuing to whip until stiff, but not dry.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg yolks with remaining sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Stir in the espresso mixture, then sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. Gently stir until incorporated. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter until very well mixed, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites. A few streaks are okay. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
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