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. Once the cake is cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake.

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). You canÒ€ℒt beat a really good chocolate cake. The sponge is reeÒ€ℒs best chocolate sheet cake, which here forms a sandwich with a delicious white frosting, similar to that found in a red velvet