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simnel cake (stolen of mary berry)

Another belter of a fruit cake. I’m not Christian but I do love technical bakes 😘

jadeofreeman

recipe by

jadeofreeman

dessertBritish12 servingsvegetarian
Simnel cake (stolen of Mary berry) - Image 1
40
prep (min)
135
cook (min)
175
total (min)
  • 100 grams glacé cherries
  • 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 225 grams light muscovado sugar
  • 4 items large eggs
  • 225 grams self-raising flour
  • 225 grams sultanas
  • 100 grams currants
  • 50 grams chopped mixed candied peel
  • 2 items lemons, zested
  • 2 tsp mixed spice
  • 450 grams golden marzipan
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
  • 1 items egg, beaten (for glazing)