This is a collection of my favorite single layer cake recipes. If ever a cake could be ... and honestly one of the best ...

When baking a large, single layer carrot cake the temperature should be relatively low, but if the top of the cake begins to darken alarmingly, do cover it with foil during the last 20-30 minutes ...

This very wicked, very popular pink and green layer cake recipe, from the kitchen of recipe developer Jennine Rye, is an exuberant homage to the beloved musical, one sweet, soft sponge cake at a time.

Recipes for larger layer cakes mix and bake one layer at a time, so you can mix a manageable amount of batter and re-use a single large tin. The recipe uses UK medium eggs (approx 60g/2¼oz).