27 easy chocolate sponge cake recipes
From classic chocolate cakes to chocolate red velvet cakes, there's an easy recipe in here for everyone.
Who doesn't love a chocolate sponge cake? Whether it's a marbled showstopper adorned with chocolate pieces, or a simple, flourless dessert, there's something everyone will enjoy.
Black forest self-saucing pudding
Classic retro flavours incorporated into a comforting Black Forest pudding.
Hot chocolate fudge cake
Decadent and chocolatey, this hot chocolate fudge cake has a boozy twist with an Irish cream drizzle.
Recipe: Hot chocolate fudge cake
Milk chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is a classic. This recipe is easy and delicious.
Recipe: Milk chocolate cake
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Vegan chocolate avocado cake
Rich and moist cake layered with an avocado frosting. You can add more or less maple syrup depending on the ripeness of the avocados and bananas.
Recipe: Vegan chocolate cake
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Chocolate and peanut butter poke cake
This is an easy tray bake cake - but it's also a poke cake, which means you poke holes into the sponge and top it with chocolate sauce to make it extra moist. Plus, it's topped with Reese's Cups, so what's not to like?
Recipe: Chocolate and peanut butter poke cake
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Malteser bunny piñata cake
This showstopper takes time to assemble, but is well worth the effort. You can use as many of the Malteser bunnys around outside of the cake as you like, or leave them off all together.
Recipe: Malteser bunny cake
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Chocolate marble cake
This amazing chocolate marble cake recipe may require some effort but the results are well and truly worth it.
Recipe: Chocolate marble cake
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White chocolate cake
This impressive white chocolate cake uses parsnips to keep the sponge soft and moist.
Recipe: White chocolate cake
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No-flour chocolate ganache cake recipe
This no-flour chocolate cake has a light, fudgy mousse textured sponge which is covered with rich ganache.
Recipe: No-flour chocolate ganache cake
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Swedish chocolate cake
This traditional chocolate cake originates from Sweden. The gooey centre is soft and moist.
Recipe: Swedish chocolate cake
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Orange and white chocolate cake recipe
Try this fruity white chocolate cake for a lighter chocolate sponge that's truly irresistible.
Recipe: Orange and white chocolate cake
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Courgette cake
Not just a gimmick, the courgette adds great moisture and texture to this scrumptious cake.
Recipe: Chocolate courgette cake
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Gluten and wheat free chocolate cake recipe
If you're on a gluten-free diet you don't need to miss out on chocolate cake! Try this wheat free recipe for a coeliac-friendly bake.
Recipe: Gluten and wheat free chocolate cake
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Cosmic chocolate cake recipe
This mousse-textured sponge cake is a creamy cake recipe with a bit of sparkle.
Recipe: Cosmic chocolate cake
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Red velvet cake recipe
A chocolate cake with a difference, this red velvet cake is guaranteed to impress.
Recipe: Red velvet cake
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Sachertorte recipe
This decadent sponge cake is a real treat for chocolate lovers and a wonderful way to end a meal.
Recipe: Sachertorte
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White chocolate cappuccino cake recipe
Chocolate and coffee are a wonderful flavour combination that make this showstopping bake a real winner.
Recipe: White chocolate cappuccino cake
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Guinness chocolate cupcakes
Stout brings a depth of flavour to these cakes, as well as keeping them beautifully light and moist
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The ultimate chocolate cake recipe
An impressive looking chocolate cake, this recipe is easy and tasty.
Recipe: The ultimate chocolate cake
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Chocolate fudge cake recipe
This simple egg-free cake can be made without fuss.
Recipe: Chocolate fudge cake
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