Description
This Classic Simnel Cake captures the essence of Easter with its rich flavors, combining marzipan, dried fruits, and a hint of amaretto. It’s easy to make and perfect for family celebrations or any occasion that calls for a delightful dessert.
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).
- Place the chopped glacé cherries and mixed dried fruit (300g) into a large bowl.
- Add amaretto liqueur (225ml) to the bowl with the fruit.
- Cover the bowl and let the fruit soak in the liqueur overnight.
Notes
Ensure the butter is soft for easy mixing.
If you prefer, dark brown or muscovado sugar can be used instead of soft light brown sugar.
This cake can be enjoyed all year round, not just at Easter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg