Holidays and Events Recipes Easter Desserts Cakes Easter Simnel Cake 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 3 Photos This classic simnel cake is loaded with dried fruit and decorated with sweet marzipan balls to represent the 11 Apostles at Easter, not including one for Judas. Submitted by Myra Updated on April 30, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 (8-inch) springform pan Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour 1 ⅓ cups golden raisins 1 cup dried currants ⅔ cup candied cherries - rinsed, dried and quartered ¼ cup candied mixed fruit peel, chopped 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons mixed spice 1 pound almond paste, divided 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1 large egg, beaten Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a deep 8-inch springform pan. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with greased parchment paper. Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in flour. Stir in golden raisins, currants, candied cherries, mixed fruit, lemon zest, and mixed spice until incorporated. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Divide almond paste into 3 equal portions. Roll out 1 portion into an 8-inch circle. Place over batter in the pan. Cover with remaining cake batter. Bake in the preheated oven until evenly brown and firm to the touch, 2 hours 30 minutes. If cake is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil after 1 hour of baking. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Set the oven's broiler to high. Place apricot jam in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until warm, about 5 seconds. Brush the top of cooled cake with warm jam. Roll out another portion of almond paste into an 8-inch circle and place on top of cake. Brush the top with beaten egg. Divide remaining portion of almond paste into 11 pieces, roll into balls, and arrange around the outside edge of the top of cake. Brush the tops of balls lightly with beaten egg. Place cake under the preheated broiler until almond paste is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 583 Calories 28g Fat 79g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 583 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 78mg 26% Sodium 461mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 79g 29% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 36g Protein 9g 18% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Calcium 178mg 14% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 384mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved