Battenburg Wedding Cake

Battenberg cake is believed to have been named in honor of the marriage of queen victoria s granddaughter to prince louis of battenberg in 1884.

Battenburg wedding cake. The 1885 wedding cake for the marriage of princess beatrice to prince henry of battenberg. The cake is covered in marzipan and when cut in cross section displays a distinctive two by two check pattern alternately coloured pink and yellow. Princess beatrice and prince henry of battenberg on their wedding day 23rd july 1885.

It is believed that the cake was invented in order to celebrate the 1884 wedding of prince louis of battenburg to princess victoria. Although the exact origins of battenberg cake are unclear it is generally believed that it was invented to celebrate the wedding of louis battenberg to princess victoria 1884. Then place the 2 cutter into the middle of.

Making a 6 round battenberg cake for a wedding cake 1. Warm apricot jam and spread on the inside of the pink ring. Battenberg cake is a light dessert consisting of alternating colored squares of genoise sponge coated with an exterior of apricot jam and almond paste.

Place your 4 cutter template onto the 7 pink cake and cut round it. Place the plain 4 cake into the centre of the pink and. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion.

Royal wedding breakfast menu for princess beatrice of battenberg at osborne house in 1885. Battenberg or battenburg is a light sponge cake held together with jam. Kawaii battenberg cake cup of tea apron wall tapestry apestry album 3d wall hanging art home decor wave tapestries.