Not all the supermarkets stock this spiced seasonal fruitcake (which stars layers of marzipan and is topped traditionally with 11 marzipan balls to represent the 12 apostles, minus Judas Iscariat), ...

Simnel cake, a rich fruitcake that originated in Lancashire, England, is a traditional Easter dessert. The following recipe is adapted from Jane Grigson`s latest book, ”British Cookery” (Atheneum, $24 ...

Sweeter and more spring-like than Christmas cake, with marzipan disciples assembled on the top, does this feast-day favourite merit a comeback, or will you be sticking to hot cross buns? Simnel cake ...

Easter falls this weekend and there are always lots of treats to try – from chocolate eggs to hot cross buns. But if you’re still enjoying baking during the pandemic, show off your skills with a ...

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Simnel cakes have a long tradition in the United Kingdom, where they are associated with Easter and Mother's Day. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) Perspective by John Kelly The earliest reliable ...

Bakery guru Jane Dunn shared her classic Easter bake recipe - Simnel cake, which is full of fruity flavour and marzipan. As owner of Jane's Patisserie, the legendary baker revealed the best way to ...

Simnel cakes have been around since the Middle Ages and records show that back as far as the 18th century servant girls would be allowed to raid their employers' larder supplies to make one to take ...

The simnel cake is one of those lovely English traditions that make the rest of the world look at us a bit strangely. In earlier times a simnel cake would have been taken home by a girl in service ...

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, lightly beat the eggs and together with the flour, ground almonds and spice add a little at a time, stirring thoroughly. Fold in the flaked ...