Battenberg cake

Description

Battenberg cake is a light dessert consisting of alternating, colored squares of genoise sponge coated with an exterior of apricot jam and almond paste. It is believed that the cake was invented in order to celebrate the 1884 wedding of Prince Louis of Battenburg to Princess Victoria. The four sections of genoise sponge are supposed to represent the four Battenburg princes – Louis and his brothers. The cake is often enjoyed as a part of afternoon tea.