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The 25 best sponge cakes (+ easy dessert recipes)

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pound cakes They are simple, buttery, and delicious cakes! They are perfect for foodies who enjoy a good classic dessert.

They may not be the healthiest recipes out there, but who cares if they taste this good?

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At the heart of each sponge cake is butter, sugar and flour. Although, sometimes you may want to add a special touch to this beautiful southern cake.

Homemade sponge cake with strawberries and cream

The trick to the best biscuits is in the cooking. Just keep the oven door closed and keep an eye on the time.

It doesn't take much more than patience and a mold to make a beautiful cake.

I've rounded up some of my favorite recipes for savory cupcakes. Whether you're craving chocolate or fruit, I've got you covered!

From a light, citrus-flavored 7-Up cake to a rich Butterfinger cake, there's a treat here to suit your tastes.

Have a cup of coffee and a slice of afternoon pleasure.

Scroll through 25 delicious cupcake recipes and find your new favorites!

This cake is very fluffy and has a delicious and light flavor.

Using 7-Up in your cake batter adds a lemon-lime twist. The refreshing taste and lighter texture are great for parties any time of year.

This cupcake is easy to make and even easier to love!

When life gives you lemons, you make a cupcake!

Seriously, this recipe has the best tart flavor from the added lemon zest and juice. Combined with buttermilk, the depth of this cake is delicious.

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As if lemon cake wasn't good enough, the frosting completes this cake.

There is no doubt that Paula Deen is the queen of southern baking. No wonder her sponge cake recipe is so fabulous!

This recipe calls for just nine ingredients and is so rich and buttery. This is the perfect traditional sponge cake recipe to have on hand.

I have never had a cream cheese recipe that I didn't love.

Mixing cream cheese into your cake batter adds the perfect flavor. This cake is dense, sweet and delicious!

This recipe has no frosting and honestly you don't need it. Serve beautifully with berries for a sweet summer treat.

I have a great weakness for orange desserts. There's something about warm vanilla and bright orange that I can't resist.

Just like using other sodas in cake batter, Orange Crush serves a variety of purposes. It adds flavor, color, and yeast to the cake when baked.

This cake is full of sweet orange flavor. As if that wasn't enough, make a delicious cream cheese frosting to finish.

Did you know that chocolate actually releases endorphins that make you happier? Maybe that's why I always like chocolate desserts.

This cake will make you happy with lots of chocolate. The chocolate cake batter is covered with pieces of melted chocolate.

To top it off, there is a thick layer of creamy chocolate ganache.

Using sour cream with lemon makes a moist and tender cake that everyone will love!

This cake is so easy to make, serves great, and tastes even better! If you're looking for the perfect summer cake to serve, look no further.

Serve it as a dessert for dinner or brunch to start the day on a sweet note.

If you love strawberry shortcake, you will fall in love with this recipe. This cake is the definition of pretty in pink.

Super moist, sweet strawberry flavor, a spectacular dessert! Adding strawberry jelly to the cake makes it firm, colorful, and fruity.

Cool Whip and fresh strawberries are the must-have toppings for this pound cake.

Key limes are highly aromatic and tart, and are the perfect complement to sweet cake.

The buttery pie crust is only made better by the addition of Tropical Key Lime.

Cake made from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating. This recipe is sweet, simple, and delicious!

You'll definitely feel the island vibes cutting up this Key Lime Pie.

Big, buttery southern flavor is back again! This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients into one delicious sponge cake.

There's gooey sweet brown sugar, pecans, and butterscotch bits in every bite. This recipe is destined to be coffee's new best friend.

Kentucky butter cake is a lot like a traditional pound cake with one key difference. It has vanilla butter sauce.

Melted butter, sugar, and vanilla take this sponge cake to a whole new level.

Despite its simple flavor profile, this cake is so decadent and rich. You'll feel like a million bucks biting into this warm, buttery pound cake.

This marble cake could be my guilty pleasure.

The colorful swirls of the red and white dough create the most beautiful slices when serving.

This cake has a pairing of flavors that is unparalleled. To top it off, a healthy dose of sweet cream cheese frosting adds a little something extra.

Fall flavors shine best in a pan. Granted, they're top notch anywhere, but pound cake and coffee in the fall? Yes please!

You make a deep, warm pumpkin pie crust with brown sugar and spices.

This cake is buttery, rich, and full of warm spices to love. It's much better drizzled with a browned butter glaze.

This cake is banana bread made better. Trust me, I don't know how that's possible, but it's true.

Maybe it's the creamy, buttery additions. Or maybe it's the rich and creamy peanut butter frosting.

Embrace your inner child with a big slice of peanut butter and banana cake.

This sweet cake is worth its weight in gold. It's a decadent classic cake that's sweet, buttery, and well balanced.

This recipe features a simple whipped butter and a sweet vanilla flavor.

If you have a sweet tooth, this cake is made for you.

You use box cake mix to make it easier to make! Thick chocolate ganache and crumbled Butterfingers create a peanut butter cup flavor.

You can't go wrong with a soft cake, gooey ganache, and crunchy crumbs on top.

I am always happy to find healthier ways to enjoy delicious treats.

Like other sour cream cakes, this cake is deliciously moist and tangy. With a healthier alternative, this cake has less fat.

This simple recipe is perfect with peaches and cream on a warm summer day!

If you love black forest cake, you will love this recipe! There are tart cherries and rich dark chocolate in every bite.

The cake is covered in rich chocolate ganache for the perfect finish. You will find that rehydrated cherries work best for this recipe.

Looking for a rich, totally buttery sponge cake? I have you covered. Adding a can of condensed milk makes for a light caramel flavor and richness.

This sweet cake is great on its own or with a mix of berries and cream.

Blueberries and lemons work well to provide a balance between sweet and tart.

This easy pound cake has blueberries in every bite with a light lemon twist. You'll love the rich texture of Greek yogurt.

This cake has totally beachy vibes with crushed pineapple and a pineapple juice glaze.

Using vanilla pudding mix and box cake makes this one of the easiest cupcakes you will ever make! It is sweet, acid and delicious.

The use of brown sugar adds a deep, rich flavor to any cake. This sweet cake is covered in a praline-style frosting.

Buttery brown sugar and chopped pecans belong in a cake like this!

A hot cup of coffee will never taste better than with this sweet brown sugar sponge cake.

I love cakes that have little additions for a big flavor. This cake adds honey and almond extract to give it a lively flavor.

The cake is covered in a light glaze and crushed pistachios add the perfect pecan crunch on top. This is a cake that tastes like love in every bite!

If there's one thing I've learned from baking, it's that citrus fruits are cakes' best friends.

If you're looking for a thick and creamy cake, look no further. Combine bright lemon notes with warm vanilla for balanced flavors.

This recipe is perfect with a hot cup of coffee on a rainy day.

This recipe combines three delicious desserts: sponge cake, peach cobbler, and upside down cake.

There are layers of peaches, brown sugar and butter, and rich sponge cake. Not to mention, some chopped peaches for a little sweetness in every bite.

This cake is everything you could want in peak peach season. Serve with whipped cream or sweet vanilla ice cream.

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