The perfect sponge cake in boiling water that will definitely rise: how to cook

A fluffy sponge cake is the perfect base for any cake. The main thing is to make the dough fluffy. To do this, you will need boiling water.

The idea of making a fluffy sponge cake was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Emilia Yevtushenko (emiliya.yevtushenko). Any cream is suitable for it.

Ingredients:

• eggs - 6 pcs.
• sugar - 190 g
• butter - 135 g
• cocoa - 55 g
• boiling water - 130 g
• flour - 150 g
• starch - 30 g (you can also use corn)
• baking powder - 12 g
• a pinch of salt

Method of preparation:

1. Separate the whites from the yolks. Divide the sugar in half as well.

2. Add salt to the whites and beat until foamy.

3. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

4. Beat the yolks with the sugar until white and fluffy.

5. Add oil and cocoa to the yolks, mix well.

6. Pour in boiling water and mix well again.

7. Sift the flour, starch and baking powder. Mix well and slowly.

8. Add the egg whites to the finished mass and mix with a spatula until smooth.

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 150-170 degrees for 35-40 minutes until a skewer comes out dry.

10. Put the finished sponge cake on a wire rack and cool.

11. Then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.