My favourite sponge cake recipe and sponge cake calculator
A trusted 8 inch sponge recipe with practical method notes and a sponge cake calculator for scaling ingredients for 3- or 4-layer cakes, larger tins, and rainbow cake bakes.
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How to estimate cake bake time (without relying on one chart)
A practical way to estimate bake time using pan depth, batter amount, oven behaviour, and doneness checks.
Keep your favourite cake recipe, change the pan shape
How to keep using a trusted cake recipe when the design you want calls for a different tin shape.
How much buttercream do I need? Formula explained
Learn the frosting-area method behind our estimate of 200g butter per 1,000cm² and how to adjust for decoration style.
My favourite simple chocolate cake: moist, dense, and always loved
A trusted BBC recipe with practical notes on bake time, tin choice, ganache filling, buttercream quantities, and fondant warnings.