Just about everyone would agree that a birthday party is not complete without cake. Not only do you need a vessel for the candles, but everyone deserves a decadent sweet treat on their special day.

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To prepare the birthday cake, start with the sponge cake: in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisks, add the sugar, egg yolks (1), whole eggs (2), and a pinch of salt (3). Turn on the whisks and ...