Description
Simnel cake is a delightful British tradition, perfect for Easter celebrations. This rich, moist fruitcake features a medley of dried fruits and is beautifully topped with marzipan. With its unique flavor profile and symbolic eleven marzipan balls representing the apostles, this cake is both visually captivating and delicious. Easy to prepare, simnel cake is a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 8 oz marzipan (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground almonds, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for about 1 hour or until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before topping with marzipan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg