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Meaning of Battenberg cake | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A light sponge cake which, when cut in cross section, displays a two-by-two check pattern alternately coloured pink and yellow.

Examples

“There are some who think that Battenberg cake is a bit tacky, but I resolutely refuse to count myself among their number. Admittedly, it's not a cake that goes with many people's colour schemes, […]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Battenberg lace Battenberg markings Battenberger battenboard Battened battener