12 inch x 12 inch sponge

[lilacben]

I am making a large sponge cake at the weekend for my grandsons christening cake. When ever I make a smaller sponge it comes out very light and fluffy but one I make it thid size it is usually not so nice and sometimes a bit stodgy. how can I make it just as nice as a smaller one, what what am I doing wrong? my husband keeps saying he would like them like the shop bought sponges. can anyone help me please. many thanks

[cazz218]

You could always make two smaller cakes and put them together. If they are being covered in icing then it won't matter - nobody will even know and you will have light fluffy cake.

[lizwizz]

Try lowering the temperature and cooking it for longer. I'm not saying it will work, but its worth a try.