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Traditional English Simnel Cake
Simnel Cake
This recipe for Traditional English Simnel Cake is simply divine! If you've never had this classic Easter cake, you should definitely give it a try this Easter season. Whether you're in the mood for something bright and fruity or you just need a dessert to bring to your Easter Sunday dinner, this easy cake recipe is the one for you. The classic flavor of Simnel cake comes from the layers of marzipan, raisins, lemon, orange, and a hint of brandy. Give this cake a try, and you just might have a new favorite Easter dessert!
Serves16 slices
Preparation Time3 hr
Cooking Time1 hr
Ingredients
- For the Marzipan:
- 100 grams ground almonds
- 100 grams powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the Cake:
- 5 tablespoons milk
- pinch saffron
- 150 grams raisins
- 150 grams sultanas
- 40 grams brandy, vin santo, or white rum
- 50 grams bleached almonds
- 175 grams plain flour
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 teaspoons mixed spice
- 180 grams butter at room temperature
- 180 grams soft light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- The zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 50 grams glacé cherries, halved
- 50 grams mixed peel apricot jam to brush over the cake
- For the Icing:
- 30 grams sugar
- 25 grams butter
- 20 grams lemon juice
- 110 grams powdered sugar
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