Simnel Cake

Simnel Cake

Simnel Cake is a cake served on Mothering Sunday or Easter Sunday. This cake is a type of light fruitcake made from flour, butter, sugar, eggs, zest, dried fruits, and a variety of spices. The cake is topped with eleven marzipan balls which represent the true apostles of Jesus, except for Judas. Sometimes Jesus is represented by one ball placed in the center of the cake.

Fast Facts:

Middle layer is almond paste
11 marzipan balls on top represent the true apostles of Jesus
Origins in mediaeval times
Created by Lambert Simnel in popular legend
Simnel: Latin word for simila meaning "fine"

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