Simnel Cake - Coombe Castle International

Simnel Cake - Coombe Castle International

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Delightful Simnel Cake recipe using Delamere Dairy butter, mixed fruit, and almond paste topping. Perfect for special occasions!

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Ingredients

  • 250g/9oz caster sugar
  • 250g/9oz ground almonds
  • 2 free-range eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp almond essence
  • 175g/6oz Delamere Dairy goats’ butter
  • 175g/6oz soft brown sugar
  • 3 free-range eggs, beaten
  • 175g/6oz plain flour
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ tsp ground mixed spice (optional)
  • 350g/12oz mixed raisins, currants and sultanas
  • 55g/2oz chopped mixed peel
  • ½ lemon, grated zest only
  • 1-2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten for glazing

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