You canรขโ‚ฌโ„ขt beat a really good chocolate cake. The sponge is reeรขโ‚ฌโ„ขs best chocolate sheet cake, which here forms a sandwich with a delicious white frosting, similar to that found in a red velvet Classic yellow cake substitute 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk for all of the egg whites above.

Once the cake is cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake. Pour the espresso mixture slowly over the cake, letting the liquid fill the holes and soak into the cake. To make the cake, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. This is a great recipe for pound cake. Have made it by the directions and have also made it and substituted the dairy for vegan products (almond milk, plant butter). This basic vanilla cake recipe is the perfect base for all of you cake-making needs. This recipe makes enough for two layers -- just top with your favorite frosting.

Have made it by the directions and have also made it and substituted the dairy for vegan products (almond milk, plant butter). This basic vanilla cake recipe is the perfect base for all of you cake-making needs. This recipe makes enough for two layers -- just top with your favorite frosting.