15/3/2017 0 Comments Classic Easter Simnel CakeSimnel cake is the traditional name for a fruity, spicy cake eaten at Easter. You could of course choose to bake it and eat it at any time of the year.
It is easy to make, and really just a variation on plain fruit cake. Ingredients 6 ounce butter, or margarine if preferred 6 ounces of soft brown sugar 3 eggs lightly beaten 8 ounce of self-raising flour, sieved 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 4 ounce sultanas 12 ounce currants 2 ounce ground almonds For decorating the cake 2 x 8 ounce packets of almond paste, or make your own. 12 tiny Easter egg sweets selecte your favourite type. These can be chocolate or marzipan balls rolled into an egg shape. Preparation time 30 minutes Baking time 21/2 hours Oven setting 350 degrees F, Gas mark 4 Method
Combine 10 ounces of ground almonds with 10 ounces of caster sugar. Mix into a stiff paste, with juice of half a lemon and one large egg. Note: Adjust quantities as necessary Try the following recipes also; http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/441855/Mini-eggs-simnel-cake
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