Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou and Natasha Pickowicz, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky
Classic genoise can be flavorless and dry. Not this one: It’s moist, eggy, slightly sweet, and tempting to eat plain. Use this genoise recipe to make Black Forest Layer Cake with Cherry Preserves, Tiramisù Layer Cake with Mascarpone Mousse, or Vanilla Layer Cake with Mango Curd.