Chocolate and almond marble sponge cake

An adaptation of the sponge cake recipes into a marble sponge cake.

     

Almond layers (top and bottom)

    • 80g flour
    • 80g almond powder
    • 75g butter
    • 50g sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 1.5t almond essence
    • 1.25t baking powder
    • salt

    Chocolate layer (middle)

    • 75g flour
    • 40g cocoa powder
    • 75g butter
    • 50g sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 0.5t almond essence
    • 1.25t baking powder
    • salt

 

Method:

In separate bowls, one for the almond layers and one for the chocolate layer, proceed by respectively sifting the dry ingredients together and progressively incorporating the mixture of wet ingredients. Grease a mould. Line the bottom with half of the almond mixture. Carefully layer the chocolate mixture and top it with the rest of the almond mixture. Bake for 25-30min at 180°C.