10 Interesting Facts About Battenberg Cake

1. A light sponge, jam-filled delight, clad in marzipan checks of pink and yellow.

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2. Battenberg Cake gifts joy to Prince Louis and Princess Victoria's wedding.

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3. Battenberg's squares shrink from 25 to 4, thanks to industrial bakers like Lyons.

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4. German flair, decadence on Battenberg; pricey delight.

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5. Checkerboard sweetness for fancy events or tea moments.

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6. Bake, cut, assemble pink and yellow sponge; apricot glue.

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7. Domino, Church Window, Neapolitan Roll—Battenberg fame spreads.

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8. Battenberg markings on vehicles, inspired by cake's design.

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9. Battenberg Cake, a confectionery symbol born in late 1800s.

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10. Sponge Cake, Bakewell Tart, Simnel Cake, Madiera Cake, Swiss Roll.

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