Sponge cakes and Genoise cakes are, on the surface, pretty similar. Both are foam cakes, meaning they take on a more fluffy texture as compared to other, denser types of cakes. That texture is often ...

From classic Genoise to delicate chiffon, sponge cakes are the airy, versatile base for countless desserts. Mastering them means understanding ingredients, techniques, and when each type shines.

Before starting work at the Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School in New York, I would never have thought about making a genoise. To be truthful, I had never heard of this French dessert. Later, I ...

Before starting work at the Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School in New York, I would never have thought about making a genoise. To be truthful, I had never heard of this French dessert. Later, I ...