Chocolate genoise sponge cake

For this side-by-side experiment, I have tested two methods of making a classic Genoise Cake to discover which gives the best results.

How to make Genoise sponge cake: This recipe bakes up so light and airy! Leavened only with eggs, infused with rich butter & sweet vanilla.

Chocolate sponge cake is the perfect chocolate Genoise cake, soft and fluffy, made at home with five ingredients within 40 minutes.

Chocolate Sponge Cake - Fluffy, moist and perfectly leveled – this sponge cake recipe is the one to have as it works every time.

This moist chocolate sponge cake will impress you with its texture, tenderness and a rich chocolate flavor. Can be used as a cake layer or as a standalone treat

.All bakers need an easy chocolate sponge cake recipe like this one. Serve as a simple chocolate cream cake, or dress it up with buttercream.

Chocolate sponge cake recipe, with cocoa powder, for a soft and light chocolate cake, perfect for birthday cake or layer cakes

This moist chocolate mascarpone cake with chocolate mascarpone frosting is so rich and decadent, it'll be your new go-to chocolate cake recipe! It has 3 layers of dark chocolate cake with smooth chocolate frosting sandwiched in between and spread all over. It's easy to make and is perfect for any special occasion!

Following my regular genoise recipe here is the chocolate version! Genoise is another term for "sponge cake" - extremely airy and light. It's most often used as layers in cakes. Although it may not look that difficult, genoise is rather fickle and I have covered the key points in making a successful genoise. Chocolate Genoise will rise less (less volume) than a classic genoise due to the cocoa powder. So it’s technically harder and requires more experience and care. Classic genoise…

This 4-ingredient Genoise sponge cake recipe makes an Italian classic - torta Genovese, light, airy, and perfect for a birthday layer cake.