Battenberg Cake downloadable recipe showing pink and yellow sponge squares wrapped in marzipan by Cupcake Jemma

Battenberg Cake recipe

A true British classic - this Battenberg features a light almond sponge in the signature pink and white chequerboard pattern, sandwiched with apricot jam and wrapped in homemade marzipan. Beautiful, traditional and utterly delicious.

  • Difficulty
    3 out of 5
  • Prep: 45 minutes
  • Cook: 25 minutes
  • Servings: Serves 8-10
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Ingredients

SPONGE
175g Unsalted Butter
175g Caster Sugar
3 Small Eggs
140g Self Raising Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
50g Ground Almonds
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pink Food Colouring

MARZIPAN
150g Ground Almonds
180g Icing Sugar
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
30g Pasteurised Egg White

Plus Apricot Jam

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Indulge in the classic British dessert with our Battenberg Cake downloadable recipe. This delicious and visually stunning cake is made up of two different colored sponge cakes, typically pink and yellow, that are held together with apricot jam and encased in a layer of marzipan.

Our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through each step of creating this eye-catching cake, from mixing the sponge batter to assembling and covering it with marzipan. The result is a moist and flavorful dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Whether you're looking to bake a special treat for an afternoon tea, birthday celebration, or just want to try your hand at a traditional British dessert, our Battenberg Cake downloadable recipe is the perfect choice. Download it today and bring a taste of Britain to your home kitchen.