Traditionally eaten over the Easter holiday, Simnel cake is a delicious fruit cake topped with a smooth layer of marzipan. Delight your guests this Easter by following our Head Pastry Chef’s recipe...
11th March 2023
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11th March 2023
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For the fruit cake
100g glacé cherries
225g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
225g light muscovado sugar
4 large free-range eggs
225g self-raising flour
225g sultanas
100g currants
50g chopped candied peel
2 lemons, grated zest only
2 tsp ground mixed spice
For the filling and topping
450g marzipan
1–2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
1 free-range egg, beaten, for glazing