British cakes

A step up from the free-and-easy Double Marble Cake, the Battenberg uses colouring in a more precise way to make a pretty cake that looks impressive.

Recipe for a Battenberg Cake - a traditional British cake, perfect for afternoon tea. How to make a Battenberg Cake with step by step photos. A light sponger cake with apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan #thebakingexplorer #battenberg #afternoontea #marzipan #greatbritishbakeoff

It's no secret that here at Baking with Granny, we are a very Scottish family - in fact we have a large selection of Scottish recipes. With that in mind, Welsh Cakes may come as

Bake delicious cakes with these amazing English recipes that will make your taste buds dance! From classic Victoria sponge to rich fruitcake each recipe is a fun adventure. Perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons these treats will bring joy to your kitchen. Try them all and enjoy every sweet bite!

25 Best Traditional British Desserts - IzzyCooking

Madeira Cake is a classic British cake that’s been around for a couple hundred years. With few and simple ingredients, it’s so “plain Jan...

Victoria Sponge

A collection of british bakes and recipes to inspire your inner baker. Cakes, pies, tarts, cookies and pastries with interesting takes.

Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes recipe that will be perfect for a Mother's Day afternoon tea!

This Classic French Fraisier Cake recipe makes the most delicious summer cake ever! Perfect for a fancy tea party or to serve as a birthday cake, this strawberry layer cake is made with two layers of Genoise Sponge, a Diplomat Cream and Fresh Strawberries. This recipe will show you exactly how to make a Fraisier cake step by step, and is packed with tips to successfully create this classic French Patisserie!

This fun cake was Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn's first signature bake on the show. Frances says: 'I sometimes use a special large bread-shaped cake tin for this cake, but here I simply bake the cake in a regular loaf tin and cut it into individual slices of “bread”, ready to assemble as sandwiches'

The British Victoria Sponge Cake is a light, airy classic that’s perfect for afternoon tea or any special occasion. Named after Queen Victoria, this timeless dessert features layers of soft sponge filled with fruity jam and whipped cream, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Simple yet elegant, it’s a true crowd-pleaser!

Wondering what the best British desserts are? There are so many great options! From sticky toffee pudding, to sponge cake, tarts and more! Here are 25+ of the BEST British dessert recipes to try!

British Flag Cake by The Cake Chic, via Flickr

This lardy cake recipe from Victoria Glass is a traditional British favourite.