Chocolate Savoie Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 200g caster sugar
• 100g plain flour
• 30g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 23cm cake tin with butter.
2. Separate the egg yolks and whites into separate bowls.
3. In the bowl with egg yolks, add half of the caster sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until frothy and pale.
4. In the other bowl with egg whites, add the remaining caster sugar and salt. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold in the egg whites to the egg yolks, being careful not to overmix and lose the air in the egg whites.
6. Sift in the plain flour and cocoa powder into the egg mixture. Gently fold in until just combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the greased cake tin and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
8. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

This Chocolate Savoie Cake is perfect for any special occasion or a delightful afternoon tea treat. Serve it with a dusting of icing sugar and fresh berries or whipped cream to take it to the next level or serve it as it is with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Verdict:

This Chocolate Savoie Cake is a classic and simple recipe that will always impress. It’s light and fluffy with a deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for any chocolate lovers or anyone who wants a decadent cake without being too heavy. A definite must-try cake recipe for everyone.