Battenberg[1] or Battenburg[2] cake is a light sponge cake with coloured sections held together with jam and covered in marzipan. In cross section, the cake has a distinctive pink-and-yellow …

Sep 10, 2024 · Our Battenberg cake recipe shows you how to make one that's picture-perfect. Desserts from the United Kingdom are more popular than ever, thanks in part to The Great …

Jul 30, 2024 · Battenberg cake is a traditional British cake consisting of a checked pattern—often colored pink and yellow—held together with apricot jam, and covered with marzipan. It was …

Aug 14, 2025 · So what exactly is a Battenberg cake, and what makes it so unique? Simply put, a Battenberg cake is a small rectangular loaf made up of four, nine, or more long strips of …

Aug 27, 2025 · Battenburg (often spelled Battenberg) is widely believed to have been served in honor of a royal wedding in the late 1800s, which helps explain its ceremonial look. But you …

Sep 1, 2022 · This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called 'Battenberg/Battenburg Cake' or 'Battenberg/Battenburg Square' features a homemade marzipan.

Aug 1, 2025 · This yummy and light sponge cake is a popular treat in England. When you slice open a Battenburg cake, the insides reveal a "checkerboard" pattern of alternating pink and …

Battenberg cake is a true classic for afternoon tea. The Hairy Bikers' recipe makes it foolproof.

The quintessential British teatime confection, the Battenberg cake, although simple when it comes to ingredients, is quite a technical challenge for any baker. It consists of two differently colored …

Marzipan is made of almonds and sugar and it has a dough-like consistency, sort of similar to fondant, so it's great for covering cakes. The Battenberg cake originated in England and is...