Irish Battenburg Cake
"This checkered cake was invented during the Victorian era to celebrate the wedding of one of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters to a German prince — not exactly an auspicious start for a cake widely enjoyed in Ireland. But the two countries share more than a climate: they also have a liking for tasty treats that accompany an afternoon cup of tea. We’ve updated the pink and white of the traditional Battenburg cake to a green and white check and wrapped it in orange-hued marzipan to make the whole thing decidedly Irish. It looks like a million bucks when you’re done, and it’s a lot easier to make than it looks...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 cup sugar
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Green food coloring
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2 eggs
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Confectioners sugar for sprinkling
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2 Tbsp. milk
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7 ounce tube marzipan
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1/2 tsp. vanilla
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Red and yellow food coloring
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1/4 cup apricot jam
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1/2 tsp. baking powder
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