Keto Chocolate Sponge Test 2

Total Time: 60 min = 15 min (prep), 45 min (cook)
Yields: 6x6-inch pan
Difficulty: Easy
Macros: -- cal, -- g net carb, -- g fat, -- g protein

Original Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmIWNP7l_z7/

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Wet:

• 25 g coconut oil
• 10 g heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Whipped:

• 120 g (2 whole + extra whites) eggs
• 90 g sweetener

Dry:

• 50 g keto flour
• 10 g cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 F / 150 C.
2. Prepare a 6x6-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, and baking strip (bought or homemade).
3. Mix wet ingredients, and set aside.
4. Whip eggs and sweetener until thick and pale.
5. Sift dry ingredients. Carefully fold dry into wet.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
7. Drop pan onto counter 2-3 times to release air bubbles.
8. Bake on bottom rack for 40-45 min, or until center feels firm to the touch, or an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
9. Crack open oven, and leave cake in until the oven cools down (5-10 min).
10. Remove from oven, and drop onto counter to release any remaining steam.
11. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, and remove parchment paper. Let cool 15-20 min.

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Notes:
Baking soda is used here to react with the acidic cocoa powder (not dutch-processed). I’ll have to tweak the leavening agent when attempting a vanilla sponge. Cake strips help with even baking, and prevent a domed center. This means no leveling is needed when sheeting, and no wasted cake! You can make your own by wetting paper towels and folding them in aluminum foil. Wrap the foil around the sides of the pan. I was very impressed with how even the crumb came out (be sure to swipe 👉 for cake poke vid). This was husband approved!! He actually said this was the best version I made so far 😍 Might try increasing oil to 30-40 g for more moisture next time. The filling was a concoction I had in the fridge for a few weeks (thank you butter!), so no recipe for that. I was going for that sponge cake triangle you see in asian bakeries. You can use any keto buttercream filling ✌️ Edit: They taste just as good the next day 😋