Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers
Looking for the best simnel cake recipe to make this Easter? Red Online's traditional Easter simnel cake recipe should be your go-to bake for the long weekend.
Originally, this cake was made for Mothering Sunday, but it has for a long, long time been an essential Easter confection, the marzipan balls on top representing the apostles: eleven in total as, for understandable reasons, Judas is persona non grata. I make this a very light fruit cake, totally different in taste and texture from the damp, dark offerings of Christmas. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
This fruitcake with a marzipan layer is a traditional Easter treat, the 11 balls on top representing the 12 apostles, minus Judas. The fruit needs to be soaked in whisky overnight, but it’s worth the wait.
Our easy simnel cake recipe is made in a loaf tin to keep things nice and easy. It’s delicious served warm, too, topped with apricot jam. Try it for a special Easter weekend treat. Now, check out this chocolate simnel cake made with sour cherries and hazelnuts. Or, if you need to go wheat-free, we also have a gluten-free simnel cake recipe, by Becky Excell.
Skye Gyngell's simnel cake recipe is the only Easter cake you need to consider this year.
Simnel cake, usually eaten on Easter, is a fruit-packed, cherry-flecked, marzipan-stuffed confection that’s a rite of spring. You're going to love this recipe!
Whip up this traditional fruit cake for your bank holiday Easter baking treat
For a modern twist on a classic Easter cake, try this chocolate simnel cake by John Whaite, with sour cherries, chocolate ganache and hazelnut marzipan. Or, how about a whisky-soaked simnel cake topped with pistachio marzipan? We’ve got simnel cakes for every taste in our simnel cake collection.
A lovely Easter fruit cake with marzipan layers and topped with 11 symbolic marzipan balls.
Simnel Cake is a traditional Easter fruit cake that is light and citrusy with two layers of marzipan which adds a delicious nutty flavor. Unlike the rich, boozy fruitcakes of winter, this Easter cake recipe is a homemade fruit cake with lots of orange zest and tropical dried fruits. It's the perfect celebration of spring and a delicious centerpiece for your Easter table right next to those Hot Cross Buns and our favorite Easter desserts.
All the delicious flavour of a classic simnel cake in traybake form! This Easy Simnel Cake Traybake is perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter. Reinventing this traditional British Easter cake as a traybake makes it easy to transport and cut – so ideal for Easier bakesales, parties, gatherings etc.
Looking for easy twists on simnel cake recipes for Easter? Red Online's simnel blondies are perfect. They're inspired by the classic bake, and are delicious.
A rich, sticky, dark twist on Easter’s traditional bake
Looking for the best simnel cake recipe to make this Easter? Red Online's traditional Easter simnel cake recipe should be your go-to bake for the long weekend.
Becky Excell’s gluten-free simnel cake has glacé cherries and an extra hit of almond for a delicious, bakewell-tinged twist on this Easter classic. Becky, who has been dubbed ‘the queen of gluten free’ by Nigella, began sharing recipes online in 2013 after being diagnosed with IBS and told to avoid gluten by her doctor. Her blog has since had over 30 million views and she’s written two bestselling books. Her third, How To Plan Anything Gluten-free (Quadrille £12.99), is a meal planner and food diary with recipes. Find our classic simnel cake recipe here.
biscotti with spices, dried fruit, marzipan and almonds with a little amaretto
Simnel Cake - a British Easter tradition. A light fruitcake with a layer of marzipan baked into the centre, then topped with a traditional marzipan decoration.
This traditional simnel cake is spicy, moist and fruity, with delicious marzipan running through the centre and over the top.
Simnel Cakes and Easter go together like peas and carrots! If you don't live in the UK, you are probably very unfamiliar with Simnel Cake. ...
Our easy Simnel Cake recipe tells the story behind this traditional Easter treat!
Martha Collison’s mini simnel cakes, made with cherries and almonds, are a bite-sized alternative to a traditional Easter simnel cake. Martha says: “Traditionally, a simnel cake is baked whole, with 11 balls of marzipan positioned on top to represent Jesus’s disciples – minus Judas, who betrayed him. I’ve transformed this classic into mini versions, and sculpted the marzipan balls into cherries to reflect what’s inside.” We’ve got two more Easter recipes from Martha for you to try too. An incredible chocolate nest cake and easy-to-make coconut macaroon nests.
Elevate your Easter celebration with this decadent Simnel Cake, featuring layers of moist fruit cake interlaced with sweet marzipan. Each slice is a symphony of flavors, blending the richness of dried fruits with the subtle almond notes of marzipan.The traditional decoration of eleven marzipan balls symbolizes the apostles, omitting Judas. Whether enjoyed as a centerpiece for your holiday table or as a delightful treat with afternoon tea, this classic recipe is sure to delight friends and family alike.
INGREDIENTS 100g/4oz glacé cherries225g/8oz butter, softened225g/8oz light muscovado sugar4 large eggs225g/8oz self-raising flour225g/8oz sultanas100g/4oz currants50g/2oz chopped candied peel2 lemons, grated zest only2 tsp ground mixed spice450g/1lb marzipan1-2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 150
Edd Kimber’s traditional simnel cake is decorated with 11 marzipan balls to represent Jesus’s disciples – minus Judas who betrayed him. Edd uses ground almonds for extra richness and bakes the cake on a low heat over a long period of time to achieve a lighter texture. Or, for another simnel cake from a Great British Bake Off star, try this sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake by John Whaite.
Delia Smith Simnel Cake is a traditional British cake made with unsalted butter, light brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, and mixed dried fruits and nuts. This traditional and flavorful cake recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to prepare, including baking and cooling time, and yields 12 servings.
You’ll need four empty, small Asda Baked Bean Tins to make these mini treats.
T. Percy Lewis & A. G. Bromley Two Simnel Cakes 1903
Simnel Cake is a traditional Easter fruit cake that is light and citrusy with two layers of marzipan which adds a delicious nutty flavor. Unlike the rich, boozy fruitcakes of winter, this Easter cake recipe is a homemade fruit cake with lots of orange zest and tropical dried fruits. It's the perfect celebration of spring and a delicious centerpiece for your Easter table right next to those Hot Cross Buns and our favorite Easter desserts.
Traditionally served as a fruit cake and topped with marzipan balls, we’ve given this classic Easter cake an update with rich chocolate ganache and sour cherries for a sophisticated finish.
Delia Smith Simnel Cake is a traditional British cake made with unsalted butter, light brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, and mixed dried fruits and nuts. This traditional and flavorful cake recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to prepare, including baking and cooling time, and yields 12 servings.
I was asked a lot last Easter if I had a Simnel loaf cake so I wanted to make sure I made one for this year! Simnel cake is a fruit cake usually eaten at Easter here in the UK. It typically has a layer of marzipan in the middle of the cake and on the top. Traditionally it is decorated with 11 marzipan balls on the top to represent Jesus's 11 disciples. You can decorate the top of the cake as you like, it doesn't have to be traditional. You can add any decorations you like and be creative! I ha
Debbie Major’s take on the traditional Easter simnel cake is wonderfully light, laced with whisky and topped with a pistachio marzipan. Or, for another twist on Easter tradition, try this rich and decadent sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake by John Whaite.
Make a vegan-friendly version of a classic simnel cake this Easter so everyone can enjoy a treat. Use a kitchen blowtorch to easily achieve that signature burnished look on the marzipan
Simnel cake is a fruit cake usually eaten at Easter here in the UK. It typically has a layer of marzipan in the middle of the cake and on the top. Traditionally it is decorated with 11 marzipan balls on the top to represent Jesus's 11 disciples. You can decorate the top of the cake as you like, it doesn't have to be traditional. You can add any decorations you like and add some ribbon around the middle if you want to. I have lots of nice Easter cutters for animals and flowers that I have used i
Cherie Denham shares her simple seasonal bake
Simnel cake, usually eaten on Easter, is a fruit-packed, cherry-flecked, marzipan-stuffed confection that’s a rite of spring. You're going to love this recipe!
