Ingredients :
4 large eggs separated
100 grams of granulated sugar
50 grams of all-purpose flour
20 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
20 grams of melted butter
20g of milk
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions :
Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease a rectangular cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and creamy.
Sift all-purpose flour and cocoa powder into egg yolk mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until well combined.
Gradually add the melted butter and milk to the batter, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes in the pan. Then transfer it to a wired rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
Slice and serve the delicious Chocolate Castella Cake.
Chocolate Castella Cake is a delicious Japanese sponge cake with a rich chocolate flavor. The cake has a light and fluffy texture that will undoubtedly appeal to all chocolate lovers. Enjoy this treat on its own or serve it with a drizzle of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence!