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Simnel cake
Course: Desserts
“Sadly, fewer and fewer cooks make a Simnel Cake, which to my mind is much nicer than the heavier Christmas cake. The distinguishing features of a Simnel cake are the eleven marzipan balls on top, said to represent the apostles (minus Judas), which are sometimes shaped like eggs, the symbol of spring and rebirth; and also the extra layer of marzipan in the middle of the cake, or small lumps of marzipan stirred into the mixture, adding richness and flavour.”
Difficulty: Medium