Traditional British Mothering Sunday Simnel Cake Recipe - Food.com

Traditional British Mothering Sunday Simnel Cake Recipe - Food.com

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A wonderul spiced & fruited cake which heralds the advent of Spring. I used to make one for my Mum every year, when I lived in England! Tradition

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Ingredients

  • 400 g icing sugar, sifted
  • 250 g ground almonds
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten lightly
  • 3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 5 drops almond essence
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 280 g currants
  • 250 g sultanas
  • 110 g mixed peel
  • 160 g butter
  • 160 g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 200 ml milk, to mix

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