## Chocolate Passover Sponge Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup potato starch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 180mg
• Sodium: 115mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 22g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and fluffy sponge cake texture
• Rich and decadent chocolate flavor
• Passover-friendly, gluten-free recipe
• Perfect for special occasions or dessert parties

User Comments:

• "This cake was a huge hit at our Passover Seder. Everyone raved about how delicious it was." - Sarah
• "I love that it's a Passover recipe but still has all the amazing flavor of a regular sponge cake." - Emily
• "The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was the perfect ending to our holiday meal." - David

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
• Do not overbeat the egg whites, or the cake will be tough.
• Let the cake cool completely before serving, or it will be difficult to cut.