Simnel cake

Simnel cake is a fruitcake widely eaten in the united kingdom, ireland and other countries with patterns of migration from them, associated with lent and easter. it is distinguished by layers of almond paste or marzipan, typically one in the middle and one on top, and a set of eleven balls made of the same paste. it was originally made for the fourth sunday in lent, also known as laetare sunday, the refreshment sunday of lent (when the 40-day fast would be relaxed), mothering sunday, the sunday of the five loaves, or simnel sunday; named after the cake. in the united kingdom it is now commonly associated with easter sunday.

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Simnel cake recipe
Simnel cake is a traditional Easter fruitcake, packed with dried fruit and spices and topped with sweet marzipan.

Traditional Easter/Mother's Day Simnel Cake - Larder Love
An easy recipe for traditional Simnel Cake for Easter or Mothers Day, a rich moist fruit cake with lots of sweet marzipan

Simnel Cake. Reviving a delicious British Easter tradition!
Simnel Cake. A British Easter tradition. Light fruitcake with a layer of marzipan baked in the centre, topped with a traditional decoration.

Simnel Cake
Originally, this cake was made for Mothering Sunday, but it has for a long, long time been an essential Easter confection, the marzipan...

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