Union Jack Battenberg Cake

A striking blue sponge cake layered with buttercream and jam, assembled into a Union Jack pattern and wrapped in marzipan.

Estimated Nutrition
Calories
793.2
kcal / serving
6345.5 kcal total
Carbs
111.5g
per serving
892.1 g total
Fat
35.7g
per serving
285.2 g total
Protein
6.9g
per serving
54.8 g total
Cook Time
40
minutes
Serves
8
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
Icing Sugar
for filling
500
g
Marzipan
white, ready-made
2.5
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for dusting
CondimentsSauces
6
tbsp
Strawberry Jam
good-quality
Dairy
175
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
150
g
Butter
softened, for filling
Other
1
piece

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