Good Sponge Cake

This cake is best baked fresh, as the batter cannot be made ahead. However, baked layers can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days before frosting, or frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen layers at room temperature while still wrapped.

Store unfrosted cake layers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. Once frosted, store under a cake dome at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring refrigerated cake to room temperature 1 hour before serving for best texture.