Queen’s Platinum Jubilee honour for baker after creating new award-winning 'Elizabeth sponge' as recipe is unveiled

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A Kilmarnock baker has won a top industry prize after creating a new cake fit for a Queen.Lindsay Cairns took the crown in a national competition to craft a new sweet treat to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Lindsay, from Southcraig, beat bakers from across the country with her recipe for a cake honouring Queen Elizabeth.Inspired by the Victoria sponge, the new coconut themed cake has been dubbed the 'Elizabeth sponge'.After being made redundant from her job in sales in 2019, Lindsay turned to cake-making and now runs Cairns Cakes full-time from home.Lindsay said: "I was inspired by the Victoria sponge which is the most simple, but the most popular cake, so I wanted to create something equally simple, but super-tasty, that involves ingredients that you would be likely to have in the cupboard, or that you could buy easily."The competition was organised by Delicious magazine and hosted by international gourmet ingredient company Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and saw Lindsey walk away with over £500 of baking goodies.Lindsay added: "Whatever everyone has planned for the Jubilee, they get to spend time with their loved ones, enjoying some special treats."The competition was judged by Delicious magazine editors and Nielsen-Massey representatives, who awarded Lindsay the fantastic prize of a retro-inspired, versatile SMEG stand food mixer worth more than £400, and a Jubilee hamper containing a range of baking equipment, including Nielsen-Massey’s favourite vanilla, lemon and orange extracts.To experience Lindsay’s delicious Jubilee Elizabeth cake, follow the recipe:This simple, yet delicious cake is sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam.FOR THE SPONGESFOR THE FILLING AND COATINGDon't miss the latest Ayrshire