Simnel Cake
Simnel cake is a traditional British dessert that perfectly marries rich fruitcake and sweet marzipan, making it a festive centerpiece for Easter celebrations. Each slice offers a delightful blend of dried fruits and warming spices, adorned with a decorative layer of marzipan. Easy to make yet impressive, this cake will surely become a cherished addition to your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (currants, sultanas)
- 2 tsp mixed spice powder
- 8 oz almond paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake tin.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour and mixed spice powder; fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in the dried fruits.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin. Roll out half of the almond paste and place it on top before adding the remaining batter.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before decorating with more almond paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg