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Baking is something I do on a regular basis, typically 2-3 times a week as I think it is a nice treat for family and friends and a good way to unwind.

Top 10 Traditional British Cakes

Carrot cake, descendant from the 10th century when carrots were used as alternatives to sweeteners. The cake became increasingly popular during WW2 and it wasn't until the 1960s that people started to frost the cake with cream cheese icing.

Scones, originating from a Scottish bannock which is a type of flat bread. The word scone was first used in 1513.

Victoria Sponge, occasionally referred to as a victoria sandwich is a type of sponge cake filled with whipped cream and raspberry jam. It was named after Queen Victoria and became popular during afternoon tea in the 19th century. The traditional method of making it dates back to 1615 but it wasn't until the 1840s that the victoria sponge started to take its fluffy modern form as baking powder was invented.

Chelsea Bun, created in the 18th century in the Chelsea Bun house which is a bun shop located in Chelsea that served royal members such as King George II until 1839.

Madeira Cake, named after a Portuguese wine the oldest recipe of the cake is from the 18th century.

Shortbread, a variation of biscuit that originated in Scotland. The oldest recipe was written by Mrs McLintoc in 1736.

Eccles Cake, made from pastry filled with currants are named after Eccles a town in Manchester. In 1769 a similar recipe of the cake was found in a cookbook by Elizabeth Raffald who lived in Arley Hall, Cheshire, It was referred to as sweet patty.

Welsh Cake, traditional bake from Wales that is cooked on a bakestone. It is similar to a scone and is usually served with tea, it is eaten alone rather than with jam and cream as the raisins/sultanas/ currants and sugar make it sweet.

Battenberg, a pink and yellow chequered pattern cake covered in marzipan. It was made for the royal wedding of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria in 1884. It has not always had the four sectioned pattern, it originally had nine pieces.

Sticky Toffee Pudding, the original recipe was developed by Francis Coulson in the Lake District in the 1970s. It is said to have Canadian origins as it is similar to an American muffin, usually served with vanilla custard or ice cream.

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/articles/10-classic-british-sweet-bakes/

20 Best British Bakes

Bakewell Tarts, voted the nations favourite baked treat in 2015. It was created in Derbyshire and has recipes dating back as far as 1845. 

Pork Pies

Scones, originating from a Scottish bannock which is a type of flat bread. The word scone was first used in 1513. 

Victoria Sponge, occasionally referred to as a victoria sandwich is a type of sponge cake filled with whipped cream and raspberry jam. It was named after Queen Victoria and became popular during afternoon tea in the 19th century. The traditional method of making it dates back to 1615 but it wasn't until the 1840s that the victoria sponge started to take its fluffy modern form as baking powder was invented.

Butterfly Buns, traditionally made from slicing a circle off the top of a fairy cake then cutting it in two to form butterfly wings. 

Sticky Toffee Pudding, the original recipe was developed by Francis Coulson in the Lake District in the 1970s. It is said to have Canadian origins as it is similar to an American muffin, usually served with vanilla custard or ice cream. 

Apple Crumble, traditionally made with fruits that are in season therefore popular in autumn.

Lemon Drizzle, is a simple sponge which is popular in both France and England. 

Steak and Ale Pie

White loaf

Toad in The Hole

Coffee Cake, originated in Germany which were more like sweet breads than cakes. It was in 1879 when the term coffee cake became a common term. 

Fairy Cake, traditionally a lighter sponge and less icing than a cupcake. 

Shortbread, a variation of biscuit that originated in Scotland. The oldest recipe was written by Mrs McLintoc in 1736.

Cornish Pasty

Chelsea Bun, created in the 18th century in the Chelsea Bun house which is a bun shop located in Chelsea that served royal members such as King George II until 1839. 

Teabread, also known as Bara Brith in Wales is an old fashioned loaf cake which has lots of flavour as it contains lots of dried fruit and tea.

Cheese Scones

Swiss Roll,  despite the name it does not originate from Sweden instead it is believed to originate from Austria in the 19th century.

Chicken Pie

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/pictures/34977/20-best-british-bakes

Here are the nation's top 10 cakes

1. Chocolate cake
2. Victoria sponge
3. Lemon drizzle
4. Carrot cake
5. Cherry Bakewell
6. Coffee cake
7. Christmas cake
8. Battenberg
9. Angel slices
10. Madeira

http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/food/as-rated-by-the-ghi/what-is-britains-favourite-cake-recipe

BBC Favourite Cake Recipes

Lemon Drizzle

Chocolate Cake

Banana Bread

Carrot Cake

Banana Cake

Orange and Almond Cake

Coffee Cake

Madeira Cake 

Victoria Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake

Iced Fingers 

Lemon Layer Cake

Ginger and Treacle Traybake

New York Cheesecake 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/favourite_cake_recipes

Yorkshire Recipes

Parkin, a gingerbread cake associated with Yorkshire (in particularly Leeds) thought to have been invented by Viking settlers and is often associated with bonfire night. 

Pontefract cakes are sweets flavoured with liquorice, a liquorice festival happens each year in July in Pontefract, The Liquorice Capital of England. 

Fat Rascal, closely related to the historical turf cake which is similar to a scone/ rock cake. It originated in Yorkshire at least as early as the 1800s.