Génoise [je-nwäz], Genoese or Genovese cake, is one of several types of sponge cake, which was invented in the early 19th century, in the Italian city of Genoa. At that time, Genoa was a busy trading port, it served as one of several crossroads for importing and exporting foods from Arab countries throughout Europe. Some…
The Black Forest Cake (Gâteau La Forêt Noire) or “Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte”, is the most famous German cake, coming from the “Schwarzwäld” mountainous region, famous for black cherries plantation and dark chocolate. To prepare for a CAP Pâtissier (Pastry Chef Diploma), you should master the Black Forest Cake, even in some Culinary Schools, the whipped cream…
Also known as the Victoria sandwich or Victorian cake, Victoria Sponge Cake is an English classic cake, named after Queen Victoria, who enjoyed eating a slice with her 5 o’clock afternoon tea. The equal quantities of eggs, butter, sugar, and flour are the same as the pound cake, but the only difference is the baking powder. Because…