Chocolate genoise

A French sponge of whisked eggs, flour, cocoa and butter, light and airy, for assembling cakes and rolls.

Chocolate genoise is a French sponge of eggs whisked over a water bath with sugar, flour, cocoa and melted butter, light, airy, with a delicate chocolate taste and a dry, springy structure. It is soaked with syrup, spread with cream, ganache and jam, and assembled into cakes, rolls, pastries and trifles.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

Chocolate genoise, Raw: Calories 371.0 kcal, Proteins 5.3 grams, Fats 15.1 grams, Carbohydrates 53.4 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories371.0 kcal

Proteins5.3 grams

Fats15.1 grams

Carbohydrates53.4 grams

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Chocolate gateau with chestnutsFrench cuisine | Bakery and desserts

Chocolate gâteau with chestnuts is an exquisite dessert of French cuisine, combining the rich taste of bitter chocolate with the delicate creamy texture of chestnut mousse. Its roots trace back to the traditions of French pastry chefs who appreciate the refined blend of sweet and bitter notes. Rum-soaked chocolate layers create a deep aroma, while airy layers of cream and chestnut mousse add softness. White chocolate completes the composition, giving it a velvety sweetness. This cake is perfect for festive occasions; its exquisite flavor harmonizes with coffee or dessert wine. It will be a true decoration for the festive table and provide gourmets with unforgettable moments of enjoyment.