Battenburg

I dug out this old-fashioned classic to add a bit of extra color to the buffet table. The idea is similar to rainbow pastries, another old-timer that never seems to go out of style, but here the color is added to the frangipane filling rather than to the buttercream. Battenburg pastries are quick and easy to prepare. The base, made through Step 5, can be kept for up to one week if stored, well covered, in the refrigerator. Wait until close to serving time to wrap the strips in marzipan and