Why would you make a Genoise sponge when regular types are easier? It might seem like all that whisking is a bit more hassle ...

Genoise cake is a type of Italian sponge cake that is light, airy, and slightly dry, with a firm texture, as it uses whipped eggs alone to leaven the cake - no baking powder or bicarbonate of soda.

In fact, her Genoise sponge cake recipe only requires four basic ingredients. She uses flour, eggs, sugar and butter to whip up the centuries-old classic, though she also says you can optionally ...