Description
All the best cake base recipes to make the perfect layer cake — soft, sturdy, easy to flavor… Find the one that fits your cake best!
Ingredients
- Vanilla Molly Cake
- Chocolate Molly Cake
- Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
- Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
- Vanilla Sponge Cake
- Classic Genoise
- Tall Genoise for Layer Cakes
- Chocolate Genoise
- Vanilla Chiffon Cake
- Angel Food Cake
- Chocolate Mud Cake
- White Chocolate Mud Cake
- Biscoff cake sponge
- White Cake
- Gingerbread cake
- Carrot Cake
- Lemon cake
- Strawberry cake
- Raspberry cake
- Blueberry cake
- Black cocoa cake
- Pistachio cake
Instructions
- Browse the list below to find the perfect cake base for your next layer cake.
- Click each link to get the full recipe.
- And if you try one, don’t forget to leave a rating or a comment — it really helps me keep this blog going and share even more sweet and helpful content.
Notes
Storage :
- Plain sponge cakes (without filling or frosting) will keep for 1–2 days at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- You can also store them in the fridge for up to 5 days, always well wrapped to keep them from drying out.
- Planning ahead? They freeze beautifully for up to 3 months — just wrap each layer individually and thaw in the fridge before use.
Tips:
- Bake ahead: Make your sponge a day or even a few days in advance — it holds up really well.
- Wrap while still warm: To lock in moisture, wrap your cake in plastic wrap while it’s still slightly warm.
- Let it rest: A rested sponge is easier to slice, more stable, and often more flavorful.
- Room temp is great: If it’s unfrosted, keep it at room temperature for up to 2–3 days.
- Fridge or freezer: Store tightly wrapped for 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
- Use a serrated knife: For clean, crumb-free layers.
- Use a cake leveler: So all your layers are nice and even.
- Only soak if needed: Some cakes like molly cake or buttermilk cake are moist enough already.
- Label frozen cakes: Add a small note with the date and flavor for easy planning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cake, layer cake, sponge
- Cuisine: American