Battenberg Cake is a traditional British dessert known for its distinctive checkered pattern. It consists of two flavors of sponge cake, typically vanilla and chocolate, arranged in a square shape and covered with marzipan. The cake is often served at tea time and is popular for celebrations, including weddings and birthdays. The cake's unique appearance is achieved by baking the two sponge flavors separately, then cutting them into strips and assembling them in an alternating pattern. Battenberg Cake is named after the Battenberg family, specifically Prince Louis of Battenberg, who was related to the British royal family.