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A basic, all around cake is genoise, which you can use for anything.
MarthaStewart.com has a recipe for it on today's calendar.
Note: don't use the Hagman mixes for the flour...they are too heavy.
Substitute cornstarch for it. Wrap tightly after cake is thoroughly
cooled.
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