Simnel Cake
Simnel cake is a delightful British fruitcake, perfect for Easter celebrations and family gatherings. With its moist texture and a rich blend of spices, this cake is topped with sweet marzipan and eleven decorative balls representing the apostles. Each bite offers a warm, nostalgic flavor that transports you to festive moments shared with loved ones. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also customizable, making it an ideal centerpiece for any spring celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currants)
- 2 tsp mixed spice powder
- 8 oz marzipan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease or line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the flour mixed with baking powder and mixed spice powder.
- Gently fold in the dried fruits, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Roll out marzipan to fit on top of the cake, then decorate with eleven small marzipan balls around the edge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg