Description
Classic Simnel Cake combines rich flavors of dried fruits and marzipan, making it a delightful treat for Easter celebrations. With simple prep and a heavenly taste, this cake is a favorite for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g unsalted butter or margarine – soft and at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g soft light brown sugar – you could also use dark brown or muscovado sugar
- 150 g self raising flour
- 150 g ground almonds
- 300 g mixed dried fruit
- 100 g glacé cherries
- 225 ml amaretto liqueur – see recipe faqs for alternatives
- 150 g marzipan
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 410 g marzipan
- a little icing sugar
Instructions
- Roughly chop the glacé cherries (100g).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped glacé cherries and mixed dried fruit (300g).
- Add the Amaretto liqueur (225ml) to the fruit mixture and cover the bowl.
- Soak the fruit in the liqueur overnight.
Notes
Ensure the butter or margarine is at room temperature for easier blending.
Soaking the fruit overnight enhances the flavors and moisture of the cake.
Marzipan can be shaped or rolled directly onto the cake after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg