Quick Chocolate Sponge Cake

3 servings

60 minutes

Quick chocolate biscuit is a true wonder of modern cooking, allowing you to create a tender, aromatic dessert in just a few minutes. Its origin is linked to the development of quick recipes when home cooks gained the ability to bake in the microwave. This biscuit is an excellent choice for unexpected guests or sweet treats without long waiting times. It has a rich chocolate flavor thanks to cocoa powder, and the addition of cherries adds a pleasant tartness, creating a harmonious balance. It can be served with sour cream frosting that makes the texture even more delicate and airy. Its main feature is the speed of preparation without losing taste quality, making it a favorite among sweet pastry lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 550.4
• Proteins: 8.3g
• Fats: 30.4g
• Carbohydrates: 61.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 5 tbsp
• Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 7 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 3 tbsp
• Starch: 1 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Cherry: 100 g
• Sour cream: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. In a cup, mix the egg and sugar (3 tablespoons) with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 7 tablespoons

2. Then add cocoa.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons

3. Mix flour, starch (if no starch, you can safely use only 4 tablespoons of flour) and baking powder well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
   • Starch: 1 tablespoon
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

4. Then add vegetable oil and milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Milk: 5 tablespoon

5. Mix until a liquid batter is obtained.

6. Pour the batter into a bowl with a capacity of at least 500 ml, placing parchment at the bottom. Put it in the microwave for exactly 3 minutes at maximum power (1000 W). You can also make it in portions by pouring the batter into cups.