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Are “Giant Sponge Cake” Franchises Ripping Off Customers?

Are “Giant Sponge Cake” Franchises Ripping Off Customers?

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Giant sponge cakes, better known as giant “Castella” in Korea, originated in Tamsui, Taiwan. As the name suggests, they are about twice the size of typical sponge cakes, measuring 10 to 11 centimeters long and 18 centimeters wide.  The cakes first gained widespread recognition in Korea through tvN reality [...]