Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Chocolate Sponge with Pomegranate Ganache. A luscious chocolate sponge cake infused with a velvety pomegranate ganache, creating a perfect harmony of flavors for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
For the Pomegranate Ganache:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish (optional):
- fresh pomegranate seeds
- chocolate shavings
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the batter: In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then add hot water or coffee.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the ganache: Heat cream and pomegranate juice, pour over chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour ganache over the cooled cake. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- This cake offers a rich, bittersweet flavor complemented by the tartness of pomegranate.
- For a layered cake, double the sponge recipe and use ganache between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
