By Yash Lakhan
October 20th, 2023
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British baking tradition features enduring iconic cakes that've been cherished for generations as staples of afternoon tea. These unique-flavoured confections uphold the rich heritage of British baking.
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Two delicate sponge cakes are sandwiched with jam and cream in this delicacy. Traditional afternoon tea must have Victoria sponge cake, which is also Britain's favourite dessert.
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Carrot cakes, a global classic, found heightened popularity in the UK during World War II. Amid rationing, inventive citizens turned to homegrown carrots, giving rise to this beloved cake.
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Sticky toffee pudding likely originated in a Lake District hotel in the 1970s. This moist sponge dessert with chopped dates smothered in rich toffee sauce remains a popular treat.
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Battenberg Cake features two distinct sponge cakes held together with apricot jam and topped with marzipan. It was created to celebrate the marriage of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Queen Victoria's granddaughter.
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Madeira Cake, originally paired with Madeira wine or afternoon tea, is a crumbly, lemon-flavoured teatime favourite.
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The classic scone, emblematic of Middle England, has Scottish roots. It's traditionally enjoyed with jam and clotted cream.
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Pound cake, a British classic, is made with equal parts flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. The batter relies on beaten air for leavening.
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