Most cakes are leavened with baking soda or powder, but here Richard Blais uses a siphon to add air to batter. Then he squirts the batter into paper cups, microwaving each for just 45 seconds.

Defining sponge cake can get a little — forgive us — spongy. Never up for debate is the centrality of egg, sugar, and flour. It's also, as made clear by the name, meant to be light and airy. Sometimes ...

Cooking extraordinaire Maggie Beer says we should be eating a cream cake every second day, particularly as we grow old. Check out this delicious cream cake Lish Fejer made for Cake of Sunday! To make ...

Claire Saffitz has tips and recipes for a perfectly fluffy dessert that’s as good alone as it is paired with supple summer fruit. By Claire Saffitz Sponge cake doesn’t typically fall high on people’s ...

19:26, Sat, Oct 11, 2025 Updated: 19:26, Sat, Oct 11, 2025 Sponge cakes are a timeless treat loved for their light, airy texture and simple, comforting flavour. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as ...

When mid-afternoon hunger strikes and we’re ready for tea time or a coffee break, we can’t resist a slice — or two — of cake. Whether it’s layer cakes, sponge cake, or pound cake, we’ve never had a ...

Sponge cake is one of the most versatile and easy-to-make desserts, with endless flavour combinations to experiment with. From a fruity Victoria sandwich to a rich chocolate cake, there are so many ...

Whether you're a veteran baker or trying to keep it simple with your home baking adventures, a no-fail sponge cake is an important part of your repertoire. Toothsome enough to eat on its own as a ...