Description
This Classic Simnel Cake with Marzipan showcases a blend of rich flavors from dried fruits and almonds, making it a perfect treat for Easter celebrations. The straightforward preparation ensures a delightful result that’s ideal for gatherings or a cozy at-home dessert. Enjoy this homemade favorite that’s sure to impress anyone looking for an easy and delicious recipe.
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 your glacé cherries (100g).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped glacé cherries and mixed dried fruit (300g).
- Pour in the Amaretto liqueur (225ml) and cover the bowl to soak the fruit overnight.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened for easy blending with the sugar.
You can substitute Amaretto liqueur with other fruit juices or flavored syrups if preferred.
Soaking the fruit overnight enhances the flavor and moisture of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg