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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