There are innumerable types of cake in the world. So many, in fact, that whole tomes have been written on the many different cakes of France alone (start with Gâteau by Aleksandra Crapanzano).

Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, and food writer with 20 years of experience. She has authored a cookbook called "Big Delicious Life," in addition to ghostwriting, recipe development, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Victoria sponge and angel food cake - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty It's hard to find a dessert more beloved and versatile ...