Strawberry Steamed Sponge Cake

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   Half-fill a steamer or large pan with water and bring it to a boil. If using a large pan, first place a saucer upturned in the bottom. Grease and line a 3 cup baking dish. Spoon in the jam.

2. 2

   Place butter and sugar in bowl and beat until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, then gradually beat in the eggs. Add a little flour if mixture begins to separate.

3. 3

   Using a large metal spoon, fold the remaining flour into the egg mixture with enough milk to give a dropping consistency (a spoonful of the mixture should fall off the spoon when gently tapped). Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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   Cover with pleated, greased parchment paper and foil and secure with string. Steam for 11/2 hours. Check the water level in the pan from time to time and add more water if necessary. Turn the cake out on to a serving plate and serve immediately with ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.