Method. I kicked things off by preheating my oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4, then greasing and lining two 20-cm sandwich tins. The sponge is a breeze to make with an all-in-one method. Simply crack ...

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While Mary’s had a thicker sponge, mine baked slighter flatter. The recipe notes for an eight-inch tin, but I think you could get away with a smaller tin for a higher, thicker sponge.

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