As always, the purpose of this thread is to gather the community to explore a category of flavor and its many uses. And it's also to have FUN!

Post recipes containing this week's Flavor of the Week, as the star or in a supporting role, with or without development notes. Talk about other people's recipes that use it. Compare and contrast different manufacturers' versions of the FOTW. Ask for help using that flavor in general or to achieve something specific, offer advice, brainstorm ideas, consider substitutions, suggest pairings... really anything at all as long as it's on topic.

#This week's flavor is.... SPONGE & FLUFFY CAKE!

How did that get to be the FOTW?

It was requested! Well, "cake" was requested, but it's such a broad category with so many flavors in it that I decided to break it up into a three-week extravaganza. Pound and Butter cakes was was last week.

If you're not interested in the upcoming FOTWs, please take this opportunity and comment to request one that interests you (or send me a PM to do that).

Past FOTW posts can be found here

The NOTED podcasts, which are basically video FOTWs, are listed on this sheet, maintained by /u/apexified

And you can find these and more in a comprehensive collection of Flavor Facts created by /u/OdieDoodah

Next week's flavor will be: Chocolate Cake

The week after that will be: New World-brand Custards (TFA, CAP, FLV, WF, LB, PUR, etc)

The week after that will be: Old World-brand Custards (FA, JF, INW, etc)

The week after that will be: Far East-brand Custards (FE/SC, HS, HC, VT, etc)

The week after that will be: Currant

The week after that will be: Custard Apples (Cherimoya, Guanabana, Soursop)

The week after that will be: Grape

The week after that will be: Blessed Trinities (Blueberry Trinity, Blackberry Trinity, Bourbon Trifecta, Cheesecake Trinity, Cake Trinity, Ice Cream Trinity, Lemonade Trinity, Mango Trinity, Peach Trinity, Daveberry Trinity)

The week after that will be: Jams

The week after that will be: 2019 Flavors of the Year

The week after that will be: Blackberry

The week after that will be: Orange

The week after that will be: Papaya