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Simple simnel cake
Photo: David Holifield

Simple simnel cake

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Simple simnel cake

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter - based on traditional recipes

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

989
Calories
30g
Protein
27g
Fat
158g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Fruits not in our table 0
Marzipan not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges , grated zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp Cointreau
  • 350g mixed dried fruits
  • 100g whole glacé cherries
  • 250g pack marzipan
  • 200g soft butter , diced
  • 200g golden caster sugar
  • 350g self-raising flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 50g blanched almonds
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 125g icing sugar
  • zest 1 orange
  • 1-1.5 tbsp orange juice

Directions

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By bbcgoodfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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