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Battenburg

British pronunciation/bˈatənbˌɜːɡ/
American pronunciation/bˈætənbˌɜːɡ/
Battenburg
[NOUN]
1

a traditional British sponge cake that consists of alternating squares of vanilla and pink or yellow sponge cake

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What is "battenburg"?

Battenburg is a type of cake made with layers of light, spongy cake that are held together with a layer of apricot jam. The cake is usually covered with a white marzipan icing and decorated with a checkerboard pattern of two different colors. The cake is light and airy, with a sweet flavor that is a favorite among many.

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1Well, I'm afraid we don't have a cake widget, popular as the battenburg and banana bread are.
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