Simnel Cake - British Easter Cake | Flour & Fig

Simnel Cake - British Easter Cake | Flour & Fig

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Discover the rich history and tradition of Simnel Cake, a British Easter dessert featuring marzipan and fruit, perfect for special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (228g) or 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (199g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (8.6g)
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water (4.3g)
  • 3 grade A large eggs
  • 2 cup all purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder (8g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda (2.2g)
  • 1 tsp salt (6g)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (4.6g)
  • 1 tsp ground mace (2.3g)
  • 1 1/4 cup Sultanas (golden raisins) (180g)
  • 1 1/4 cup currants (180g)
  • 1 cup candied orange peel (115g)
  • 1/2 tbsp citron (58g)
  • 1/3 cup Meyer's rum ((80ml)
  • 1 1/2 lb marzipan (680g)
  • apricot jam for glazing the top of the cake

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