The sponge cake gives volume and support to the cakes, combining the flavors of creams and syrups.
In addition to the most famous layered cakes or sacher, sponge cake is used to make variations of tiramisu', zuccotti, cassata and zuppa inglese.
Many times it is dipped with syrups, liqueur or coffee.
It is mainly used in square or rectangular slice cakes and in monoportions.