Genoise

          

The classic European sponge cake. No chemical leavener, just air that is beaten into the eggs. Folding (stirring without deflating) is the biggest factor. Be gentle!

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Hot Milk Sponge Cake II

This cake can be made in under 15 minutes, but be sure to follow the directions carefully. To ensure proper volume, the hot milk must be beaten rapidly into the batter, and the flour added immediately. When correctly made, the cake should rise to the top of the pan. This is also the perfect foundation for two American classics, Boston Cream Pie and Washington Pie.

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Cassata Cake

Cassata cake is like a cannoli but more gooey. You need 2 – 9 inch sponge cake layers for this recipe. The instructions are given for to make them, or you can use your own recipe.

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Chinese Steamed Cake

          

Although real Chinese dinners usually end with a piece of fruit, Western influence has caused a few changes. This cake uses Chinese techniques to make a French inspired, and extremely moist, sponge cake.

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Lamingtons

          

Lamingtons are little sponge cakes coated in chocolate and grated coconut. A traditional Australian treat that appeals to most. Any firm type of plain cake can be used: butter cake, pound cake, Madeira cake or genoise sponge. Note: desiccated coconut is a slightly dried shredded coconut–not sweetened.

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Victoria Sponge Cake

          

A Victoria Sponge was the favorite sponge cake of Queen Victoria, and has since become a tried-and-true recipe for tea-time sponge cakes. Victoria Sponges are generally filled with jam, and are undecorated on the top, but you can serve each piece with a dollop of whipped cream, or shake some powdered sugar over the top if you’d like.

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Hungarian Flourless Hazelnut Cake

          

This cake was traditionally a birthday cake in my friend’s home. Her mother is from Hungary and only has this recipe in her head! Now it will be preserved…. Note: hazelnuts may be toasted or untoasted. The skins may be removed or left on.

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Strawberry Cream Roll

          

Ideal for that special ending to a special luncheon. Decorate this jelly roll with crystallized violets, if desired. A few fresh violet leaves on top also may be used.

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Tres Leches III

A light sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three kinds of milk. This is the BEST Tres Leches recipe I have. It is a very good cake recipe and the cake should be very moist.

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