BATTENBURG CAKE
Steps:
- Cream butter and 1 cup sugar together. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt gently. Add milk if needed.
- Divide batter into 2 equal parts. Add food coloring to 1 part to make a deep pink color. Grease two 7 inch square pans. Spread batters into pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand in pans 5 minutes. Turn out on racks to cool.
- Trim edges from both cakes. Cut each cake lengthwise into 4 strips as wide as the cake is thick. Trim to make strips match. Heat jam slightly. Spread on sides to glue 2 pink and 2 white strips together checkerboard fashion. Spread all 4 sides of completed cake with jam. Repeat with remaining pink and white stripes. Makes two cakes.
- To Make Almond Paste: Mix almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg, lemon juice, and almond extract together. Knead until smooth, adding a bit of lemon juice or water if too dry to roll. Add only 1/2 teaspoon at a time. It will be stiff. Divide into 2 equal parts.
- Roll 1/2 of paste 1/8 inch or so thick on a surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Cut to fit length of cake, and long enough to cover 4 sides leaving ends uncovered. Lay cake on one end of paste. Wrap to completely enclose all 4 sides of cake pinching paste to seal. Roll in granulated sugar. Place with seal underneath on serving plate, or store in plastic bag. Repeat for second cake. Chill. Slice thinly to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 208.8 mg, Sugar 59.2 g
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Kenneth Thielke
[email protected]I'm not sure if this cake will be worth the effort. I've never made a Battenberg cake before, so I'm not sure how it will turn out.
Rawan. Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey. I'll have to see if I can find a cheaper alternative.
genesis_queen
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm not sure if I can make this cake. I'll have to check the recipe more carefully.
Mr shahzaib
[email protected]This Battenberg cake looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to make it. Maybe I'll save it for a special occasion.
Shehry Babu
[email protected]I'm missing some ingredients for this recipe. Maybe I'll try it another time when I have everything I need.
As Ashraful islam
[email protected]This recipe seems too complicated for me. I'll stick to simpler cakes for now.
rebecca snipp
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as expected. It was a bit too dense and the colors didn't come out as vibrant. Not sure what went wrong.
Mohashin Ali
[email protected]Not bad for a first attempt! The cake was a bit dry, but the flavors were still really good. I'll try it again with some adjustments.
walex
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Battenberg cake was a huge success at my last bake sale. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Baron otieno
[email protected]I had a great time making this Battenberg cake with my kids. It was a fun and rewarding experience, and the cake turned out amazing!
samoal hanif
[email protected]This Battenberg cake is a true work of art! It's perfect for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests.
Moyahabo Makhura
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was absolutely delicious and not as difficult to make as I thought it would be.
Alexandra
[email protected]Nailed it! This Battenberg cake was a showstopper at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the taste and presentation.
mazharul islam maju
[email protected]This cake was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it! It's so elegant and delicious, I couldn't be happier with the results.
Skeleton Panda
[email protected]I've never made a Battenberg cake before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better. Thanks for sharing!
Kazi Maliha
[email protected]This Battenberg cake was a hit at my afternoon tea party! The colors were so vibrant and the cake itself was incredibly moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaylee Whitworth
[email protected]Wow, what a stunning cake! I was a bit intimidated at first, but the recipe broke down the steps so well that I felt confident throughout the process. The cake came out looking just like the picture, and it tasted incredible.
Nana Sika Baapa
[email protected]This Battenberg cake was an absolute delight to make! The detailed instructions and precise measurements in the recipe ensured the cake turned out perfectly. The combination of almond sponge and raspberry jam created a delicious flavor profile that e