Rich Chocolate Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Rich Chocolate Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 6 pcs large eggs, separated; 500 g full-fat soft cheese; 250 g unsalted butter, softened; 100 g unsalted butter; 100 g dark chocolate; 150 g icing sugar; 6 tbsp icing sugar; 6 tbsp plain flour; 6 tbsp sunflower oil; 4 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder

A decadent and moist chocolate sponge topped with a velvety cream cheese layer and a smooth dark chocolate glaze. This crowd-pleasing sheet cake is perfect for parties, celebrations, or a special afternoon tea.

Servings16 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

large eggs, separated
6 pcs
full-fat soft cheese
500 g
unsalted butter, softened
250 g
unsalted butter
100 g
dark chocolate
100 g
icing sugar
150 g
icing sugar
6 tbsp
plain flour
6 tbsp
sunflower oil
6 tbsp
cocoa powder
4 tbsp
baking powder
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3). Grease and line a 20x30cm rectangular cake tin with baking parchment, ensuring the paper overhangs slightly for easy removal.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 6 tablespoons of icing sugar until the mixture is pale and thick. Gradually whisk in 5 tablespoons of hot water until fully incorporated.

Sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Add this dry mixture to the egg yolks one tablespoon at a time, alternating with the sunflower oil. Mix gently after each addition until just combined.

In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Using a large metal spoon or spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate batter in three batches, being careful not to deflate the air.

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cake has risen and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin.