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A SHOWSTOPPING CELEBRATION CAKE FIT FOR A QUEEN!

On the first weekend of June, the Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, marking an incredible 70 years on the throne. With the highly anticipated four-day bank holiday weekend, many are planning celebrations with family and friends and cooking up an array of special dishes to impress guests.

To celebrate the Jubilee Weekend, British Apples and Pears (BAPL) have partnered with celebrity chef, Raymond Blanc, to create a showstopping apple mousse cake which rightly champions Britain’s national fruit – the apple. The cake incorporates three varieties of British apples: English Bramley, Lilibet and Royal Gala. English Bramleys and Royal Gala can be found in British supermarkets, Lilibet are a little harder to find, but you can easily substitute Lilibet with any other British eating apple. Commenting on the special recipe development, Raymond Blanc said: “I am very proud to be part of this historical event. Britain produces some of the finest apples in the world and I believe this spectacular recipe is the perfect showcase for this wonderful fruit. Food is at the heart of any celebration, bringing close family and friends together, and this remarkable cake will be sure to impress and delight your guests.”

For the full instructions on how to make this impressive cake see bit.ly/royaljubileeapplecake

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