8. Assemble the Strawberry Sponge Cake

• Once the cake has cooled for a few minutes, remove it from the tray by lifting the parchment paper.
• Slice the cake into squares or rectangles.
• Arrange the macerated strawberries on top of each serving.
• Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Equipment Needed:

• 9×9-inch rectangular baking tray
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Mixing bowls (for wet and dry ingredients)
• Parchment paper
• Spatula
• Toothpick (to check doneness)

Recipe Variations:

1. Gluten-Free Strawberry Sponge Cake
   Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free. You may need to adjust baking times slightly.

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2. Vegan Version
   Substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water), and replace butter with plant-based butter or coconut oil. Use non-dairy milk, such as almond or oat milk.

3. Adding Other Fruits
   While strawberries are the star of this recipe, you can mix in other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches to create a mixed berry sponge cake.