Simnel Cake

For the cake 175g 6oz butter or margarine plus extra for greasing 175g 6oz soft brown sugar 3 free range eggs beaten 175g 6oz plain flour pinch salt tsp ground mixed spice optional 350g 12oz mixed raisins currants and sultanas 55g 2oz chopped mixed peel lemon grated zest only 1 2 tbsp. 313 6 daily value protein. Back to simnel cake.

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2 hours and 30 mins. It is distinguished by two layers of almond paste or marzipan one in the middle and one on top. Most helpful most helpful most positive least positive newest. Simnel cake is a light fruitcake formerly eaten during the pre easter period in the united kingdom ireland and some other countries but has become a traditional cake for easter sunday. 100 grams glace cherries 500 grams mixed dried fruit 175 grams soft unsalted butter 175 grams caster sugar zest of 1 lemon 225 grams plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground ginger 25 grams ground almonds 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 kilogram yellow.

Top with 11 balls of marzipan said to represent 11 of jesus s disciples leaving off judas or with spring flowers. Ingredients 1 cup margarine softened 1 cup light brown sugar 4 large eggs eggs 1 8 cups self rising flour 1 cups golden raisins 1 cup dried currants cup candied cherries rinsed dried and quartered cup candied mixed fruit peel chopped 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons mixed spice. The top layer is capped by a circle of eggs made of the same paste and is lightly browned under a grill. Bake this classic easter simnel cake. All reviews for simnel cake of reviews.

Nutritional information simnel cake. Nutritional information simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan said to represent 11 of jesus s disciples leaving off judas or with spring flowers. 2 hours and 30 mins.