You will find a lot of different desserts from around the world and Britain plays an important role in it. Some of the best cakes were first created by the British and how delicious are they! Thanks to the chefs in Britain who made these cakes in the past. On this note, we have decided to list down of the cakes that came straight from United Kingdom.

1. Welsh Cake: – The traditional welsh cake is made with flour, raisins, sultanas and currants. It has a hint of two tasty spices that are nutmeg and cinnamon. This cake is made on a bakestone. It is worth giving a try if you are anywhere in Britain.
2. Fondant Fancy or French Fancy: – In some places, it is known as the Fondant Fancy and in the others as the French Fancy. This is an iced sponge cake, which is topped with lots of fondant icing and buttercream. This is a famous cake at children’s parties. If you love buttercream, then you must taste this cake. You will fall in love with it!
3. Victoria Sponge: – This is one of the most famous cakes of Britain. It is named after the one and only Queen Victoria. She too loves having this cake with her afternoon tea. This is a soft sponge cake, which is filled with whipped cream and jam. Caster sugar is dredged on the cake. This is that one cake that makes an incredible combination with any tea.
4. Fat Rascal: – Rough dome shaped kind of a cake, which looks similar to scone; this is called as the fat rascal in Britain. It is made with candied peel and currants. It was first created in Yorkshire and is still quite famous.
5. Battenburg Cake: – This is one of the most unique cakes ever created around the world. With the looks of it, you know how much time and technique the chef put into this. It is a check pattern cake, which is covered with marzipan. The pink and yellow checks are what captivate anyone towards this cake. This gorgeous cake was made when Queen Victoria`s granddaughter was getting married to Prince Louis of Battenberg in 1884. The four squares on the cake are said to represent the 4 princes of Battenberg, Louis, Henry, Alexander and Francis Joseph. With having an interesting history, the cake has a quirky look with an intriguing taste too.
6. Eccles Cake: – This small cake which is of round shape and has the richness of currants is known popularly as the Eccles Cake. This cake is quite famous in Manchester. It is made with butter and flaky pastry, which is topped with demerara sugar. The cake is named after a town in Manchester known as Eccles. This cake is yet another must have while you are trying British desserts!

Few of these cakes are super easy to bake. So, if you cannot visit Britain anytime soon, you can cook these cakes at home and also send cake delivery to loved ones.

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