Ingredients and Weight:
- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the almond paste:
* 100g ground almonds
* 100g caster sugar
* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp almond extract
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then fold into the wet ingredients alternately with the milk. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions. To one portion, add the almond paste and mix well.
- Spoon the two mixtures into the prepared tin, alternating colors. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- A classic British cake with a unique checkered pattern
- Pink and yellow almond paste interior
- Perfect for afternoon tea or a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The almond paste filling was so flavorful and the cake was moist and fluffy."
- "I love the checkered pattern of this cake. It's so unique and eye-catching."
- "This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort."
- "I made this cake for a baby shower and it was a huge hit."
- "I'm not a huge fan of almond paste, but I still enjoyed this cake. The cake itself was so good that it made up for the almond paste."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to grease and line the cake tin properly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
- If you don't have almond paste, you can use marzipan instead.
- To make the cake even more festive, you can decorate it with sprinkles, frosting, or fresh fruit.
