04:00, Sat, May 17, 2025 Updated: 11:29, Mon, May 19, 2025 The iconic coloured squares in Battenberg cake make it a distinguished tea time staple — one that is loved for its bold almond flavour and ...

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<ul> <li>200g very soft butter </li> <li>200g caster sugar</li> <li>200g self raising flour</li> <li>100g ground almonds</li> <li>1 level tsp baking powder</li> <li>3 ...

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125g unsalted butter, softened 125g caster sugar 2 medium eggs, at room temperature 2 drops almond extract 100g self-raising flour good pinch of salt 50g ground almonds 2 tsp milk a few drops pink or ...

“I think everyone has probably seen a Battenberg cake by this point, right? It’s famous for its shape and style, and even colours and flavours – so why not make a homemade version?” asks food blogger ...