Mark Kermode once claimed that this gaudy, chequerboard cake exists solely in Alan Bennett dramas. And though it has since popped up on Bake Off, and was tipped to make a comeback for the Queen’s platinum jubilee in 2022, I still rarely see battenberg for sale, unless you count the exceedingly good variety. Not to throw any shade on Mr Kipling, but mine’s even better.
Prep 10 min
Cook 1 hr
Makes 2 cakes, or 1 large one
