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Sponge cakes are generally dry and lacking in flavor. That said, after torting your layers you will need to moisten the cake with a flavored simple syrup, preferably using a flavor that compliments the filling. For example, coffee/espresso syrup for a chocolate genoise with a mocha or chocolate filling. If you're using a berry filling, flavor the simple syrup with liqueur or extract that compliments the berry. Personally, I will often times use a syrup lightly flavored with lemon peel.
After moistening your layers you have two options: Let it soak for a day and add more (optimal flavor) or you may continue to decorate with buttercream or a frosting of your choice. For a smooth exterior, frost the sides with an even amount of buttercream then the top and, using even pressure and a sweeping motion, remove the lip of frosting around the edges. If the frosting isn't smooth, simply place the frosted cake in the ice box for about 20 minutes then, using a spatula dipped in hot water + wiped dry, lightly run the spatula around and over the cake to smooth the frosting.
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Can you have a plain sponge cake with chocolate icing?
Yes.
Why do you have cake designers?
Cake designers work to decorate cakes. They ice them, decorate them, fill them, stack them, prepare them, and put the finishing touches on a cake so that it is unique and different than just a plain cake would be.
How long does a genoise sponge last?
Genoise will keep in the fridge for a couple of days if uniced the icing cover will prolong its life to 7 days. you could also wrap in cling film and freeze this way it will keep for about 2 months which is handy if you wish to pre-make a cake for an event such as a birthday
What are some questions about sponge cake?
are sponge cakes made out of a sponge? what color is a sponge cake? have i ever had a sponge cake? why is it called a sponge cake? answers to questions above: are sponge cakes made out of a sponge- no. what color is a sponge cake- depends on the flavor. have i ever had a sponge cake- no. why is it called a sponge cake- because he flakey spongy feeling of the sponge cake and the sponge cake feels and looks like a sponge. tell me if this helps on sponge cakes or your research on sponge cakes. thankyou :]
How does raising agents works?
Air expands when heated, so if you are able to get enough air bubbles into a cake batter, the batter will expand when baked. This is the process behind the leavening action of whipped eggs in a Genoise sponge.
Does plain sponge cake taste bad?
Its ok, but its better with icing cause it gives it a really nice flavour
Where did the sponge cake come from?
From the sponge-like consistency of the cake.
How is a sponge cake a solid?
The sponge cake has its own form.
Why does your sponge cake smell of eggs?
Because in a sponge cake, there is eggs.
What are the similarities of a butter cake and a sponge cake?
The major difference between a sponge cake and a butter cake is that a sponge cake has no fat in it, should be light in texture. A sponge cake not stored correctly will go dry quickly. A cake with butter in is a firmer moist cake which should keep longer.
What cakes do you decorate with fondant?
any cake that you wish to decorate, cup cake,regular cake, BD cake, weding cake, etc
What type of mixture is sponge cake a heterogeneous or homogeneous?
Sponge cake is a heterogeneous mixture.
