BirthdayChristmasFrenchJapanesePastry 101Sweets/Desserts Japanese Sponge Cake: Professional Pâte Génoise for Shortcakes by Norie August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 A classic Japanese sponge cake (Pâte Génoise) relies entirely on egg aeration for its rise. As a result, the sponge develops an …