Strawberry Sponge Gateau

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   Heat the oven to Gas 4, 180C, 350F Line a 16cm loose-bottomed cake tin with baking paper.

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   Wkisk the eggs with an electric whisk until light and creamy.

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   Continue to whisk while slowly adding the sugar.

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   Sift flour and quckly fold into mixture.

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   Spoon into cake tin and bake in the oven for 35 minutes, until firm to the touch.

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   Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove and peel away the baking paper.

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   Place on a wire rack until completley cool.

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   Using a large knife, carefully slice the cake into 3 equal-sized rounds.

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   Place the bottom slice of cake on a serving plate, spread with one third of the fromage frais, top with sliced strawberries, add a little more fromage frais and top with another round of cake.

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    Repeat with the final round of sponge and finish with a decorative layer of strawerries.

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    Enjoy!

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