August 16: Bake a Sponge Cake on National Sponge Cake Day!
Nobody needs an excuse to eat cake, but here at Dishfolio we've found one anyway! National Sponge Cake Day is August 16th and celebrates the traditional cake that originated in early Renaissance England. The first record of this type of cake was seen in a housewives' manual from 1615.
The great thing about sponge cakes today is that they are so versatile. You can take the basic sponge cake recipe and add almost any flavor you like, from vanilla to citrus zest, to make great celebration cakes or a wonderful cake to enjoy after dinner. Sponge cakes are eaten all over the world, especially in the UK and the US.
Did you know that Victoria Sponge gets its name from Queen Victoria because she liked jam with her cake? The simple recipe of a sponge cake means that you can go wild with icing, decorating and food styling.
Victoria Sponge Cake
Delicious light & fluffy sponge cake sandwiched with sweetened whipped cream & strawberry conserve with a dusting of icing sugar.
by Sweet 2 Eat Baking
Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake
A soft airy chocolate sponge cake, layered with homemade cremé fraîche and raspberry pastry cream.
by kneadforfood
Apricot Sponge Cake Recipe
Fragrant apricots shine in a deliciously light sponge cake and whipped cream lemon frosting gives a refreshing touch.
by grabandgorecipes
Cocomut cake with pomegranate frosting
A delicious coconut sponge cake with a pomegranate frosting
by themisstools
Japanese fruit & cream sponge cake
This delightful Japanese-style fruit & cream sponge is simple, yet elegant and a perfect dessert that won't overwhelm or weigh you down!
by kitchenwench
Guinness Cake
Delicious wet chocolate sponge cake including guinness in dough with a delicious frosting made with mascarpone cheese very creamy and soft. Celebrate with us St. Patrick´s day
by Cocinando con Manu CatMan
Pink Lamingtons
Lamington is a cuboid piece of sponge cake dunked in chocolate coating and rolled over dessicated coconut, then left to set.
by Kitchen kemistry
Chocolate Cake Roll
Chocolate sponge cake covered in cooked frosting then rolled and served. Always impressive.
by Amy Bakes Everything
Vertical Swiss Roll Cake
Vertical swiss roll cake... Souffle sponge cake with a layer of raspberry jam and mascarpone frosting
by amrita
Black and White Birthday Cake
Thin sponge cake wrapped around white chocolate mousse, topped with a whipped cream frosting.
by acquiredlife
Framboise Mousse Cake
Framboise Mousse Cake; framboise mousse surounds caramel mousse, with a framboise almond sponge cake bottom.
by bobbiebakes
Chocolate Chestnut Cake
A chocolate sponge cake with chestnut cream, top with chocolate shavings and decorated with chocolate meringue logs
by Passion Baker
