It is a non-yeast cake, typically using beaten egg yokes and whipped egg whites to support the rising action.
A genoise cake batter is a form of sponge, so is a pound or Madeira cake. The British use the term often with a "Victoria Sponge Cake" (see link for a typical recipe).
http://www.madewithpink.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-victoria-sponge-cake.html
A genoise cake batter is a form of sponge, so is a pound or Madeira cake. The British use the term often with a "Victoria Sponge Cake" (see link for a typical recipe).
http://www.madewithpink.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-victoria-sponge-cake.html