Description
Looking for the best Easter Simnel Cake recipe? This easy and simple cake is a quick way to create one of the most classic Easter baking ideas at home. With a rich fruit base and smooth marzipan layers it feels special yet approachable. It works well as a healthy feeling treat when sliced moderately and suits Easter lunch family gatherings spring celebrations and holiday dessert tables while remaining beginner friendly and reliable every time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 tsp mixed ground spices
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cream 1 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar until smooth and pale then add 4 eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in 2 cups flour and 1 tsp ground spices at low speed then fold in 2 cups dried fruit until evenly combined.
- Combine 2 cups almond flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp almond extract and 2 tbsp milk to form marzipan and roll half into a round.
- Spread half the batter into a lined cake pan place marzipan layer on top then cover with remaining batter smoothing the surface gently.
- Bake at 325°F for about 2 hours until firm then cool completely before adding remaining rolled marzipan on top and shaping 11 small balls for decoration.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool fully before decorating.
- Add milk gradually if batter feels too thick.
- Lightly dust hands when shaping marzipan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg