Double Chocolate Teff Sponge with Berries

Double Chocolate Teff Sponge with Berries

Double Chocolate Teff Sponge with Berries

Double Chocolate Teff Sponge with Berries

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Baking TIME

55 mins

Serves

8-10 persons

This rich chocolate sponge makes a brilliant birthday cake especially when topped with fresh fruit, edible flowers and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Ingredients

190g teff flour sifted (brown or white work equally well)

2 tbsp gluten-free baking powder

170g coconut sugar

3 tbsp cocoa powder

4 large eggs (or vegan egg replacement)

140ml vegetable oil

230ml milk or plant alternative

100g chocolate chips

Method

01

Step 01

Preheat oven to 170 ˚C /160 ˚C (if fan) / Gas: 3. Line a 20cm sandwich tin with baking paper.

02

Step 02

Mix the sifted teff flour, cocoa, baking powder and chocolate chips (if using).

03

Step 03

Separate the eggs, then beat the yolks with sugar until white. Fold in the dry ingredients, oil and milk.

04

Step 04

Beat egg whites until stiff, then gently fold in the flour mixture.

05

Step 05

Pour into the tin and bake for 55 min, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

06

Step 06

Cool down the cake, decorate with your favourite berries and edible flower petals such as rose, marigolds or scented geraniums.

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