התמונה להמחשה בלבדBattenberg Cake
Cooking With KidsA classic British creation combining a soft, rich sponge texture with delicate aromas of almond and vanilla. This dish features a striking pink and yellow checkerboard pattern, elegantly wrapped in a premium marzipan layer and velvety apricot jam that perfectly balances the sweetness. It is a highly sophisticated dessert, ideal for festive hosting alongside a hot tea or as a refined conclusion to any gourmet meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
1Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line the base and sides of a 20cm square tin with baking parchment (the easiest way is to cross 2 x 20cm-long strips over the base). To make the almond sponge, put the butter, sugar, flour, ground almonds, baking powder, eggs, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric whisk until the mix comes together smoothly. Scrape into the tin, spreading to the corners, and bake for 25-30 mins – when you poke in a skewer, it should come out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling while you make the second sponge.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1675
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 165.1g
Recommended Equipment & Products
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To achieve the perfect checkerboard look, use a ruler to cut cake strips to the exact same width and apply a thin layer of warm apricot jam to act as a strong adhesive between the sections. If you have an almond allergy, swap the marzipan for delicate sugar paste. For a fun, kid-friendly version, dye the cake layers different colors and use chocolate spread instead of traditional apricot jam.
Culinary reasoning
A classic British creation combining a soft, rich sponge texture with delicate aromas of almond and vanilla. This dish features a striking pink and yellow checkerboard pattern, elegantly wrapped in a premium marzipan layer and velvety apricot jam that perfectly balances the sweetness. It is a highly sophisticated dessert, ideal for festive hosting alongside a hot tea or as a refined conclusion to any gourmet meal.
