I’m not sure that it’s the same thing that you’re describing, but we love "Lemon Pudding Cake", which is sort of like a sponge cake batter that bakes and then “falls” to create a custardy layer...

Red bean, taro, and chestnut delights.

Okay if we’re going this route, I’ll throw in the Alhambra branch of Kiki’s Bakery into the mix. The fluffiest buns ever and nice little sponge cake type cakes. And cheap! And across the street from a very good...

Epicurious' saffron-frosted cardamom cake with candied rose petals wows my guests every time: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Persian-Love-Cake-232273 My favorite cake, though, is probably dobostorte with its many...

Marnier Cake with Neoclassic Orange Buttercream says immediately, but later in BakingIllustrated, they state that the cake should be allowed to cool in pan.BTW :Baking Illustrated’s sponge is made in a springform....

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Sweetened chestnut puree, sold in tins and jars and usually imported from France, is a luscious ingredient. Here are some great uses for the stuff: ...

It’s your typical Chinese yellow sponge cake, if I’m not mistaken. So something like this? http://chowtimes.com/2006/02/17/chinese-sponge-cake/ http://chinesefood.about.com/od/dessertscake/r/spongecake.htm (Stolen from...

favorite is the princess cake, which boasts layers of sponge cake soaked in triple sec and filled with raspberries, whipped cream, and custard, topped with a smooth dome of marzipan. This cake is beautiful and delicious! Any one...

When I lived in Britain, I fell in love with these packaged cakes called Battenberg Cakes. They were pink and white sponge cake, coated in apricot jam and wrapped with yellow marzipan. I’ve never seen them here, and am...

Local specialties include shrimp fritters and spicy grilled chicken ceviche.

Foods have changed. Take, for instance, the humble Twinkie.

Chocopologie is a newish cafe and sweet shop from master chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt, so, naturally, the chocolate is quite fine. ...

It looks like this cake is a sponge with 7 minute frosting. I don’t know where you can buy one, but it is very easy to make. You can find many recipes on the web for this cake, unless I am missing something. If you were...

Has anyone tried this new Japanese bakery in Los Altos? It looks pretty promising, although kind of expensive (e.g. the Satura Shortcake — light sponge cake, fresh berries, fresh cream — costs $24 for a 5 inch cake...