Chocolate Sponge Cake

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 1 cake

Ingredients :

1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup melted butter
5 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Method :

Combine the curds and baking soda in a bowl and mix gently. Keep aside.Sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder in a bowl and keep aside.Pour ¼ cup of water in a deep microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute, add the melted butter and sugar and mix well.Add the plain flour mixture, curds-baking soda mixture and vanilla essence and mix lightly with a spatula till no lumps remain.Spoon the mixture into a 125 mm. (5\") diameter greased, microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 4 minutes.Remove from the microwave and allow the cake to stand for approx. 5 minutes.Unmould and serve immediately.