Many people value their religious beliefs and try to observe them. During periods of fasting, it's crucial to abstain from certain foods, but this shouldn't be a hindrance if you have a holiday coming up and need to treat your loved ones with sumptuous treats. For such occasions, there are many recipes that contain only permitted ingredients.

Chocolate sponge cake is the base for many popular cakes that have been in high demand for years. In this article, we've prepared delicious Lenten sponge cake recipes with cocoa powder. By following these recipes, you'll be able to create an airy sponge cake without much effort or time.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Lenten chocolate sponge cake

If you strictly adhere to religious traditions but still want to treat yourself and your loved ones to culinary delights, this recipe is an excellent choice during these times. It doesn't contain any ingredients that are prohibited during fasting days, yet the cake is tender, fine-pored, and moist. This sponge cake is perfect for holiday cakes, as it pairs harmoniously with various creams and fillings, creating a sophisticated dessert.
Nutritional value per serving
329.1 kcal
  • Proteins: 5.5 g
  • Fats: 10.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53.6 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Wheat flour
    200 G
  • Sugar
    180 G
  • Cocoa powder
    30 G
  • Soda
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    0.5 tsp
  • Water
    225 G
  • Sunflower oil
    75 G
  • Vinegar
    1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 1

Sift flour into a container.

Step 2
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 2

Add sugar, salt and soda to the flour.

Step 3
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 3

Sift the cocoa into this and mix.

Step 4
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 4

Pour water into the dry ingredients.

Step 5
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 5

Also pour in vegetable oil and knead the dough well.

Step 6
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 6

Finally, add the vinegar and mix thoroughly again. The vinegar will react with the baking soda, causing the mixture to lighten in color.

Step 7
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 7

You should get a thin dough with a rich chocolate color and aroma.

Step 8
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 8

Place the dough into a pre-prepared pan and bake in an oven preheated to 160 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Step 9
Lenten Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe - Step 9

Let the finished biscuit cool on a wire rack.

Step 10
Lenten chocolate sponge cake recipe - photo 10

Then we go through the pan with a knife, separating the biscuit from the sides and carefully remove the cake from the pan.
Wrap the finished cake in cling film and put it in the refrigerator if you plan to use it later.

Similar video recipe: Eggless Chocolate Sponge Cake

This video recipe will be helpful for its clarity, as it's much easier to absorb information visually. It will also provide tips and tricks from the author, allowing you to make a sponge cake right the first time. The cake will rise well, be soft and airy. But what will surprise you most is the texture of the cake – moist and incredibly tender, which, when combined with the cream, will give your dessert a wonderful flavor. This recipe is a safe choice for a variety of culinary delights, as it's in no way inferior to classic ones.