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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Battenberg Cake
A classic British almond sponge cake with pink and yellow checkerboard layers, apricot jam, and a smooth marzipan wrap.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 8~420 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 28 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 13 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the cake
- 170 gram Butter
- 170 gram Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 170 gram Flour
- 45 gram Almond flour
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Baking powder
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Milk
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla extract
Renk için
- 2 drop Pink food coloring
Kaplama
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Apricot jam
- 450 gram Marzipan
For rolling out
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Beat the butter and sugar for 4 minutes, until creamy.
4 min04:00 - 2
Add the eggs one by one, bringing the mixture together after each addition.
- 3
Add the flour, almond flour, baking powder, milk, and vanilla, and make a smooth batter.
- 4
Divide the batter in half and color one half with pink food coloring.
- 5
Bake the two batters in a divided pan for 28 minutes, then cool completely.
28 min28:00 - 6
Cut the cakes into equal long bars and stick them together with apricot jam in a checkerboard pattern.
- 7
Roll out the marzipan with powdered sugar, wrap the cake, and rest it seam side down.
💡 Tip: Trim the cake bars with a ruler; Battenberg's clean pattern depends on the cut before the marzipan goes on.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in thin slices with unsweetened black tea or optional fresh strawberries.
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- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
8
g protein
58
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 54%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Battenberg Cake make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Battenberg Cake take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 73 minutes in total.Is Battenberg Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Battenberg Cake have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 58g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Battenberg Cake contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Battenberg Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.How many ingredients does Battenberg Cake need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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