Click here to view. Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs Recipe. Who can resist the temptation of sinking their teeth into a soft, rich and gooey chocolate sponge cake? An all-time favourite, the chocolate sponge cake fits perfectly into any occasion, and is a must-add to everybody’s cooking folders. A perfect cake presentation relies on a perfect sponge, and here is how you can achieve such an ideal rich chocolate sponge cake with eggs.

This chocolate sponge cake recipe is super moist and delicious. We have used eggs which make the cake super spongy and soft.

This Indian style chocolate sponge cake recipe is made with the most basic baking ingredients that are easily available in every well maintained Indian household pantry and this recipe uses minimum of ingredients. The recipe is so easy that even a amateur would not go wrong with it as it is hassle free.

To make chocolate sponge cake with eggs, sieve the plain flour, baking powder and cocoa powder in a deep bowl and keep aside. Sieving is important as it makes the sponge light and airy. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl, mix well using a spatula till smooth. Keep aside. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix gently with help of a spatula. Finally, add the plain flour-cocoa powder mixture, vanilla essence and milk and fold gently using a spatula.

Grease and dust a175 mm. (7") diameter cake tin and transfer the batter into it. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 30 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly. Demould and use as required. Make sure to use good quality dark cocoa powder to get maximum flavors in your chocolate sponge cake. Also, see to that all the ingredients to be at room temperature ingredients so they emulsify better.

Make this perfect dessert recipe, chocolate sponge cake with eggs recipe for your kiddos birthday or planning for a high tea party at home. 

Is Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened : Cocoa is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids, catechins and epicatechins. These show anti-inflammatory effect as well help the body get rid of harmful free radicals and thus reduce the onset of various chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Small amounts of cocoa powder have been proven to reduce insulin sensitivity and improve blood sugar control and benefit diabetics. Some random trials with cocoa powder have exhibited reduction in the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the body making it good for heart and good for weight loss. See detailed benefits of cocoa powder.

2. Butter : Butter contains 80% fats and it comprises of many types of fatty acids. Butter has short chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids which are broken down and absorbed into the body directly and go straight to the liver and get converted to fuel to be used by the muscles. Due to this anti-inflammatory effect, it is said to have a positive effect in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent research shows that small amounts of butter has positive effects on heart health. So diabetics too can have small quantity of butter and balance it with other types of fats they consume. A tbsp. of butter fulfils 8% of your days requirement of vitamin A. This Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant which is essential for glowing skin health and immune function. We suggest you read about butter the super food.

3. Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

4. 7 Health Benefits of Eggs

1.      Eggs are an inexpensive good quality protein rich foods with all the 9 essential amino acids. One egg (50 g) contains approximately 87 calories and 6.7 g of protein. For those who stay clear of non-vegetarian foods like meat and fish, can rely on eggs as a source of complete protein. 

2.      Moreover they are a fairly good source of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus… All these nutrients along with protein work towards building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. 

3.      Eggs are also rich in vitamins like Vitamin A (necessary of healthy eyes) and B vitamins (vitamin B2, B3, B6 and B9). 

4.      The iron present in it will ensure a good supply of oxygen to prevent fatigue throughout the day. 

5.      Eggs give a high satiety value, while they add only fewer calories,. Thus they avoid unnecessary bingeing and thus promote weight loss too. Scrambled and boiled eggs should be preferred over the fried option. The reason is quite clear – none of us want to increase the waistline. 

6.      Eggs are considered as brain food due to the presence of choline in them. This benefits us by increasing the concentration by keeping the brain cells well-nourished. 

7.      Eggs are incredibly good source of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which is known to protects against macular degeneration in the eyes and delay the onset of cataract. They also reduce the inflammation in the body and scavenge the free radicals, thus protecting all the organs and cells of the body.

What's the problem?

1. Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.  Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

2. Sugar : Sugar used in the recipe is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. This also causes high blood sugar levels in your body. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. 

To live a healthy life, try and cut sugar which from your diet. It requires a slow and deliberate attempt to do it. Find hidden sugar in packaged foods and drinks and stop having those products. Did you know that a can of your favourite soft drink is estimated to have 1/2 cup of sugar. Refinded carbohydrates like maida, sugar, bread, pasta, noodles and sugar on consumption get stored as unhealthy fat in the body. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. 

Can healthy individuals have Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs?

No. 

What's unhealthy about Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs?

The cake is primarily made of plain flour and lots of sugar which are simple carbs. If you are going to comsume carbs, then its better to have complex carbs from fruits and vegetables. Simple carbs (refined foods) will push up your blood sugar levels and shut down the fat buring process making you put on weight. 

Usage of eggs will provide good proteins but still its not healthy food to have. Comsume one slice of Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs as a cheat meal once in a while. 

For diabetics, definately avoid this. 

Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs is high in

1. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 418 calories that come from Rich Chocolate Sponge Cake Using Eggs?

Walking (6 kmph) = 2 hrs 5 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 42 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 56 mins          

Swimming (2 kmph) = 1 hr 12 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.