Delightful Simnel Cake
Delight in the flavors of spring with this traditional Simnel Cake, featuring a moist fruitcake layered with marzipan and topped with festive decorations—perfect for any celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried mixed fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz marzipan
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine dried fruits with ground almonds and a sprinkle of flour.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Layer marzipan on top, then add remaining batter.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then brush apricot jam over the top and cover with rolled marzipan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 43mg