Battenberg cake recipes

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

Traditional battenberg is given a bakeover with this chocolate, rose and raspberry chequerboard cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?