Description
This Classic Simnel Cake combines rich flavors with simple preparation. Perfect for Easter, this dessert features dried fruits, almonds, and marzipan for a delightful treat. It’s great for celebrations and gatherings, making it a timeless favorite in any home.
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).
- Pour in the Amaretto liqueur (225ml) and cover the bowl, letting the fruit soak overnight.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the fruit to soak for at least 12 hours.
You can substitute amaretto with orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Freshly grated orange zest enhances the cake’s flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg