Can I Bake The Sponge Layers One Day In Advance For The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake?

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Nigella's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (from COOK, EAT, REPEAT) has layers of tender chocolate sponge that are sandwiched with a decadent whipped peanut butter frosting. The cake can be made ahead and will keep for up to 5 days.

You can bake the sponges the day before, but if you are making the thinner sponge layers then just bear in mind that the layers are quite delicate and you need to handle them carefully. Let the sponge layers cool completely then wrap each one individually with food wrap and store in an airtight container. If you are making the thin layers then you may prefer to leave the cakes to cool completely in the pans and then wrap the cake, still in the pans, with food wrap for a bit of extra protection. When you are ready to ice the cake, carefully unwrap each layer as you need it. The icing can also be made a day in advance without the cream and stored in a cool place (not the fridge). Beat the icing breifly then beat in the cream before using.