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Mary Berry’s Simnel Cake

A traditional Easter cake featuring layers of almond marzipan, dried fruits, and spices, topped with eleven marzipan balls.

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Estimated Nutrition
Calories
724.1
kcal / serving
7240.5 kcal total
Carbs
94.6g
per serving
945.5 g total
Fat
33.6g
per serving
335.8 g total
Protein
10.8g
per serving
108.2 g total
Cook Time
150
minutes
Serves
10
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
Muscovado Sugar
light
225
g
Self-Raising Flour
sifted
450
g
Marzipan
golden
1
handful
Caster Sugar
for coating flowers
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Apricot Jam
warmed
Dairy
225
g
Butter
softened
4
piece
Eggs
large, free-range
1
piece
Egg
large, free-range, beaten for glaze
1
piece
Egg White
free-range, for crystallising flowers
Fruits
100
g
Glacé Cherries
red or natural, quartered, rinsed and dried
225
g
Sultanas
100
g
Currants
50
g
Candied Peel
chopped
2
piece
Lemons
zest only
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Mixed Spice
ground, level teaspoons
Other
1
handful
Primroses
organic, or other edible spring flowers

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