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Take the cakes, trim the edges as well as level the top by scraping.
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Divide both the cakes, vertically, so that you have 4 log-shaped cakes, 2 of vanilla and 2 of chocolate.
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Now, keep one vanilla log and one chocolate log side by side.
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Apply Ganache on the sides and join them. The ganache will act like glue in keeping the two cakes together.
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Apply, ganache on the top.
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Now, place the remaining cakes on this, in such a manner that vanilla is placed on the chocolate and vice versa.
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Using the same technique of ganache, join these two cakes also.
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Thus, all the 4 logs of the cake are joined so as to give a checkered pattern.
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Take the marzipan and using a rolling pin, roll it thinly and evenly by placing it between 2 parchment papers.
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Make a rectangular shape of at least 12'' by 6'' (so that it covers the cake fully)
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Keep the cake vertically in the centre and holding the parchment paper, place the marzipan on the cake (just like you wrap a gift).
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Then, do the same from the other side.
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Press it from both sides so that it is not loose and fits in tightly.
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Cut the excess marzipan from the two horizontal sides as we do not want to cover the pattern.
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Now, invert it so that you have the finished side on the top.
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Battenberg cake is ready.
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If you want, make marks on the top and decorate with silver balls.