Description
This Classic Simnel Cake is a delightful Easter treat that combines the rich flavors of dried fruits, almonds, and marzipan. Perfect for any occasion, its simple preparation and irresistible taste makes it a favorite among dessert lovers.
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 with the mixed dried fruit (300g).
- Pour in the Amaretto liqueur (225ml) and cover the bowl. Allow the fruit to soak overnight.
Notes
Soaking the fruit overnight in Amaretto enhances the flavor significantly.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Amaretto with fruit juice or a suitable syrup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep the cake fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg