Definitive Chocolate Cake

A classic layered chocolate sponge cake filled with apricot jam and whipped cream, then dusted with caster sugar.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 532 kcals 4256 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.1 grams 448.6 grams
Fat 31.8 grams 254.2 grams
Protein 7.3 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
to sprinkle
CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Apricot Jam
for the filling
Dairy
225
g
Butter
softened
4
piece
150
ml
Cream
whipped, for the filling
OilsFats
225
g
Margarine
softened, alternative to butter

Steps

  • Grease two 20cm tins and line the bases with parchment paper.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
  • Beat butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and cocoa in a bowl for two minutes.
  • Divide the mixture between the tins and level the surfaces.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the sponges are golden and springy.
  • Cool in the tins briefly before turning out onto a wire rack.
  • Peel off the paper and allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • Spread one cake with jam and whipped cream.
  • Place the second cake on top and dust with caster sugar.