What's up with this weather?! It is just typical that at school we're all sat inside, staring at the beautiful Sun shining. Yet as soon as we have some time off, its disappears and those miserable grey clouds raise their heads.
In other news, this is the first post of my mini series; Best of British. I originally was thinking of just food related, however now I'm thinking of going the whole hog and going into bloggers, 'instagramers', YouTubers etc.
I hope you enjoy and I can't wait to start writing!
Simply the best.
Some like whipped cream, some butter cream. Some strawberry jam, some raspberry jam. Some fresh strawberries, some fresh raspberries. However you fill it, this moist, delicious, 4 ingredient Victoria Sponge never fails.
Now no-one really knows where exactly Carrot Cake originated. But it's thought that at least it's popularity was revived by us Brits after the Second World War (it contains the second most sugar out of every vegetable bar to sugar beet so perfect for cakes during the rationing), so I'm claiming it as ours! And in 2011 it was voted the favourite cake by a survey from the Radio Times, so if that doesn't prove how much we love this slightly spiced, moist, soft with a slight bite cake and cream cheese icing I don't know what will!
Very sticky is probably the best way to describe this loaf. If you've never tried it before, you're missing out. This is constantly in the cupboards in my house and you can constantly see this chewy, fruity soft bread being slathered in margarine, then thoroughly enjoyed. Oh the wonders of Malt Loaf.
I'm not going to lie, my favourite thing about a Battenberg Cake is it's appearance It just looks so dainty and pink and children's tea party perfect. But the light sponge and almond hint from the marzipan is sure so also add to it's popularity. I have never made one myself, mainly because it is quite fiddly to get the checkered pattern just right, and being a perfectionist I probably would keep trimming and trimming desperate for a straight edge until only half the cakes left!
Again, these cakes were really popular during the war as they contain less eggs and sugar then usual cakes. They're hard, crunchy, and really do look like pale yellow rocks which you may not think sounds like a yummy cake - but believe me, warm Rock Cakes with butter really do taste good.
If, like me, you love a good cup of tea, then you really must love this cake. Tea Loves are packed with fruits (it's a love or hate thing) and cinnamon, perhaps a pinch of allspice. Great served with, you guessed it, even more tea!
Swiss Rolls are actually not from Switzerland so I think I can still get it in this list. It is basically are light, airy, fat less sponge traditionally rolled up with jam and dusted with sugar. My favourite however, is the shop bought chocolate Swiss Roll with a light whipped cream filling.
Now I have to admit, Lemon Drizzle Cake isn't my favourite as I'm not a fan of lemon. However, I thought I'd include it as this isn't my favourite cakes, but those that I think our great nation loves the best! *puts hand on heart and belts out national anthem*. What I would say though, is I love the moist sponge and sweet crunchy drizzle on top.
I'm now off to play some tennis, have a wonderful week,
Love Vic x
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