RecipesDish typeCakeCake decoratingMarzipanI have tried making simnel cake a few times and it has come out heavy in the past. Having made it for Mothering Sunday, it will not last through to Easter as it has proved very popular.Recipe by:Yorkshire, England, UK17 people made thisIngredientsMakes: 12 SlicesMarzipan250g caster sugar250g ground almonds2 medium eggs, lightly whisked1 teaspoon almond extractCake150g plain flour1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves1 pinch sea salt150g raisins150g sultanas50g currants55g candied mixed peel110g unsalted butter at room temperature110g soft brown sugar3 medium eggs, lightly whisked2 teaspoons orange extract2 tablespoons apricot jam, meltedicing sugar as needed1 medium egg, lightly whisked (for glaze)MethodPrep:20min ›Cook:1hr30min ›Extra time:30min cooling › Ready in:2hr20minTo make the marzipan: place the caster sugar and ground almonds in a bowl, then add the 2 lightly beaten eggs and mix thoroughly.
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